1989 D Penny Doubled Die?

[anilLiAnCe]

can anyone tell me if this is a type of doubled die variety? thanks

[willbrooks]

Split Plate Doubling (Split Line Doubling): This occurs only on copper-plated zinc cents struck from mid 1982 to the present. During the striking of plated cents, the plating is stretched in order to form the raised design elements. Whenever relief is created from a flat surface, there must be expansion of the overall surface area, thereby putting stress on the plating. Sometimes, the plating will split on the rim-side of the devices, exposing the zinc core. The exposure will be in the same shape as the design elements, thereby creating a “doubling” effect. The exposed zinc is blue-ish in color. In addition to the examples shown below, please also see Jason Cuvelier’s thread on the subject Here:



While the plating on your coin may not be entirely split, it is stressed. You can call it "plating disturbance doubling" if you prefer in this case. Could also be some die deterioration doubling on the reverse.

[Maineman750]

Will has it right....keep up the hunt !

[jfines69]

I agree with the others... I use to get really excited about these until I learned what they were Frankenzincs!!!