I am rather stumped by this 2000 D One Cent specimen that I've held onto avoiding it's inspection for almost 3 months. Interesting is that appears to show a whole array of apparently different types of possible hub originated doubling and to varying degrees. It almost looks like instead of a doubled die at all that it could be a 2000 D struck over a 198#'s specimen. The reverse reminds me of the 1982 DDR-001 when I inspected the E in UNITED. The designer's initials are faded and it is nearly impossible even physically with a 16X loupe to perceive the G of FG and the F appears rotated slightly and of an incorrect design style known from that year. There is notching on the reverse devices especially on the last S in STATES and on the obverse the spread on liberty is strong and due North though my images are too poor to accurately display the oddities this coin possesses. I am very inexperienced grasshoppa in comparison to some sensei masta here. Likely it's explained by some simplistic, obvious conclusion such as a worn, deteriorated or over polished/greased die, but it certainly appears to my untrained eye to be a strange specimen indeed. Much thanks to all of those who participate in educating a rookie with a passion for hunting and documenting Lincoln One Cent varieties!! Ive included the most significant photos of those of quality i could manage to take with my substandard equipment. If more are needed post in a reply and I will promptly update.
Late reply but that was my line of thinking was a worn die but so many things take on an appearance of true doubling. Its taking me some serious study and field experience to correctly identify true doubling. Still hit and miss
