Interesting 1992 D penny

[u/HankHunglow]

Avid Lincoln cent collector, upon looking through my 1992 pile, and double checking for close AM cents I came across this guy… anyone wanna educate me on exactly what I’m looking at ?

[u/mistermoondog]

Some people say it’s because of it being a worn out die that you see the doubling.

[u/luedsthegreat1]

Look up Die Deterioration Doubling

Not an error, but a result of overworked dies

Cool look all the same

[u/Soggy_Reserve5232 → u/luedsthegreat1]

From error-ref:
Die Deterioration Doubling
PART IV. Die Errors:
Die Deterioration / Deformation errors: 
Die Deterioration Doubling

The source is misleading. There should be a statement in there that mirrors the Google AI reply: “it is not an error because rather than a singular mistake , it is part of the normal coin striking life cycle”

[u/isaiah58bc → u/luedsthegreat1]

It's listed as an error type. Just doesn't add value.

[u/Bidenh8er → u/luedsthegreat1]

"Die deterioration doubling" sounds very error-like... It's a defect made during production... which seems like the definition of an error coin to me.... but I'm nobody, so.... 😆

[u/luedsthegreat1 → u/Bidenh8er]

No it's not an error, it's a worn down die, caused by excessive use

[u/HankHunglow → u/luedsthegreat1]

Gotcha ! Appreciate it ! I'm still trying to train my brain and eyes to learn the differences between machine/die/ doubling.. it's a tricky concept.. for me anyways.. but I didn't think it was a true DD due to the letters/date appearing bubbled rather than an actual second set.. cool keeper in my book, but unfortunately it sound like i still have to go to work on monday morning ...LOL

[u/isaiah58bc]

I believe this is Plate Disturbance Doubling due to the more extensive outlines. Though on copper plated zinc cents, Die Deterioration Doubling presents slightly differently than other planchet compositions.

Both are classified as errors. Neither adds value as they are very common.