What causes this?

What causes the doubling of the rim? Noticeable between 3 to 7 O'clock on obverse only. No apparent doubling anywhere else.

 

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Could be a weak strike.

 

I would suggest that the obverse has a very very minor misaligned die. They are common on dimes especially from around that time period.

 

Early Kennedy's, 1971-1974, also had what looked like a double rim which was probably due to misalignment of the dies.

Chris

 

Thanks for the info guys. I knew I could depend on you for an honest answer. I appreciate it.