I don't think it is it looks like it's been hit or flattened I don't think it is it looks like it's been hit or flattened a bit and gives the illusion of some thickning.
I think it is a doubled die i do see indications of notching on the letters and the coin is very worn and that makes it even harder to notice the doubling, but i think it is JC
A clearer picture of IN GOD WE TRUST is needed. My first thoughts are that it is not a doubled die based upon the date. Those are indeed marks on the die , probably die polishing lines. In any case, I don't want to say for sure one way or the other without a better pic of the motto. Bill