Wild 1952 Ben Franklin Error Half Dollar

[PattyMah]

Hello. I have this pretty wacky Ben Franklin half dollar that I've nicknamed "Glasgow Smile Ben" on account of the Sons of Anarchy-esque disfigurement on his face. This coin has fascinated me since I inherited it in the mid-90s. I had it up on eBay briefly, but even there it raised more questions than it generated answers. So for now, I'm not trying to sell it, but I'd LOVE to hear some theories about what kind of error this is.

These images show the error at a fairly high resolution. You can see that both sides of the coin are affected. It's a little tough to tell from a photo, but it also appears as if the entire coin is a bit warped (it's more apparent when I hold "Glasgow Ben" next to an unmaimed Ben Franklin half). And the Liberty Bell seems slightly askew in relation to the face.

All input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

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[l.cutler]

Not an error I am afraid, it is just damaged. There is a large scrape on Franklin's face pushing up a ridge of metal and another just ahead of his face. The fact that it is bent confirms it, when a coin is struck between the dies it is flat, if there is a bend it can only happen after striking.

 

[enamel7]

That is correct. You said yourself it is maimed. Definitely Pmd.
HH
Enamel7

 

[PattyMah]

Thank you both! Glasgow Ben remains priceless... in my heart.

 

[coinguy*matthew]

Any error in the striking process of a coin will be raised off the surface, your coin is gouged PMD....