Im new to coin collecting, found this odd looking 1992 penny. Don’t know if this is an actual error??
That is weird... I've actually never seen anything like that but I'd assume it's PMD (Post Mint Damage)
First, welcome to the neighborhood, Jennifer! It is just a Crappy Zincoln with die deterioration doubling. The Mint came up with the bonehead idea of making the cent with 97.5% zinc in 1982. Now, you will find there are myriad ways that these coins can deteriorate.
That is a Worn Die Issue. Called Die Deterioration doubling.. Nothing to do with a true Doubled Die variety if that's what you meant by the DD in your title. Welcome to CoinTalk
Thank you!! Should I have this looked at any closer?? Or is this just some thing I should keep in my personal collection
Ok.. So that's why you ask the questions and we will do our best to help you in a friendly and informative manner
I must admit I have been collecting old coins for many years throw in a little bag tossed in the bottom of my jewelry box I have since taken them out!! Anyhow I had about 40 pounds of change that I saved in a piggy bank and I couldn’t turn it in without looking at the coins..... I see coin collecting can be very addicting!! I suppose there are worse things to be addicted to!!! Hahha! Thank you for the welcoming!!!!
Welcome to CT. The Cent is Zinc with a thin copper coating. When a Die becomes worn from use it creates Cents that look like yours.
