1979 d penny large lettering and date

I don't think this is a doubled die I don't know why everything is larger almost looks smashed thanks for the help in advance

 

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Just a hard life man.
Somebody hated that penny.

 

Your gut instinct is correct. The lettering is larger precisely due to being smashed. Compare it to another 1979 D.

 

Looks like a dryer coin.

 

1979 was still minted in mostly copper, so easily moved on a cent. Poor coin looks like it was pressed hard between two hard surfaces, but not an error, just wear and tear.

 

Thanks all for the help much appreciated

 

Welcome to CT @Belroar21
Ask any questions that you have, we are always happy to help.
Do you have any references to help you with how coins are made, AKA the minting process?
Here is Wexler
He has a write up on Variety's, Doubled dies,
RPM's... And best of all the minting process.
Check this page out!.
http://doubleddie.com/

Phil