82 Large Copper

View attachment 1537442 Hey everyone! I know I wear you all out with these BUT, I have a question. How can you tell if a coin is a doubled die if the letters are worn? I apologize for the quality. I can't get a closer picture. Also is this off center?

 

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That depends on what the reverse looks like.
It is probably just a mis aligned obverse die.

 

1. If you suspect doubling, then you confirm the designated variety at Variety Vista or Wexler (most comprehensive 2 sites).

2. It is almost impossible to confirm doubling on a coin if it is worn unless the doubling is bold and prominent. Confirmation is done by finding the die markers for the variety and wear will affect those as well.

3. To the point: I recently conserved and graded a 1917 Lincoln cent for an owner on the West Coast. The cent was listed with a DDO but was worn to G4. I told the owner that if the coin ever had doubling, wear had obliterated it.

So the answer to your question is: Oftentimes, you can’t if the lettering is worn.
…imo…Spark

 

That's a Misaligned Die Strike.
There were many of them in 1982.
Nothing really major.