Neat BU Steel Cent with Doubling on Date

Looking through my wheat cents I found this steel cent with what I believe is mechanical doubling on the date. I took several photos any opinions, I would love to here them.
Thanks ,
Ben

 

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Hi,
This coin is re-plated. They are called re-processed cents. They are very common and are often sold as a set of three coins. One from each Mint. The coin is not uncirculated and the doubling you see is a result of the replating process.
This process of re-plating is done outside the Mint and was done by companies that sold them. do a search on google or another search engine for reprocessed 1943 cents. Or go to http://www.worksandwords.com/moneym/steelcnt.htm

and read the small section on reprocessed coins
Have Fun,
Bill

 

I agree that this is a reprocessed cent,I've seen a bunch.On the other hand,that's very strong doubling there.I have a hard time seeing how slapping on a layer of zinc or whatever could have caused this....IMHO.

 

I thought thay it might be replated but the wheat on the reverse if full and does not appear to be filled in any. I posted a pic. Thanks

 

Nice reverse! B12

 

Hi,
I don't know exactly how the coins were plated. I'm not sure if they are dipped, electoplated or what. I do know that at least 50% of the ones I've seen have the same kind of doubling. Maybe Mike knows what the exact cause is but It is very common and is caused by the method of plating.
Have Fun,
Bill

 

It looks like mechanical doubling to me. And yes, the coin was reprocessed.

 

Thanks for all the info.
Ben