Struck trough or garage.

[cranky]

Here is what i think is a 1931/7 S you can see a faint 7 where it has a deep gouge. Also there is more on reverse that makes me think this has to be manufactured. Had to ask. Thanks

[simonm]

The obverse rim damage tells me that this is likely PMD, and the reverse marks pretty much confirm that IMO.

[Maineman750]

Yes...it is damage.

[GrumpyEd]

Hard to tell without close up pics but the style of the 3 may rule out being a 1931.

In CDs book in the 1931 section, it shows the 3 style of a 1931 compared to the 3 style of a 1936.

[liveandievarieties]

I'd be cautious about introducing (statistically very unlikely) hope here, there seems to be plenty in the air already! The OP was inquiring about the damage on the coin, I agree that it is a damaged cent from the 1930s, no TPG will ever say more than that.

One would have to have conclusive proof, like obvious die markers to make such a claim valid. Anything less is eBay fodder.

[cranky]

I know it's not a 31. I thought maybe 36 or 37. But Thanks. I think I'll hold on to for now.