You're seeing either mechanical doubling,
or what's sometimes called 'split line' doubling,
where the copper plating has torn away from
the zinc planchet during the striking process.
Neither are errors; part of the minting process.
Not every coin is going to be perfect, when you
are making billions, and using machinery like
the Mint uses.
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
You are certainly diligent in your cent searching... however, it is not a DD.... Suggestion above will help you considerably if you study real DD's and read the associated comments....Will make your searches easier and faster. Cheers, RickO
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Not seeing it? You ever think of looking these up on doubledie.com or coppercoins.com?
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no, I don't see anything
BHNC #203
Nope.
Nada. Try the internet sometime. All sorts of cool error websites that will answer your questions.
You're seeing either mechanical doubling,
or what's sometimes called 'split line' doubling,
where the copper plating has torn away from
the zinc planchet during the striking process.
Neither are errors; part of the minting process.
Not every coin is going to be perfect, when you
are making billions, and using machinery like
the Mint uses.
You are certainly diligent in your cent searching... however, it is not a DD.... Suggestion above will help you considerably if you study real DD's and read the associated comments....Will make your searches easier and faster. Cheers, RickO