I thought this might be a 1969 S WDDO - 002 ... ----- 1969-S 1¢ WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety Description: A CW spread, probably from a tilted hub, shows on the top right side of the first 9, the lower half of the 6, and slightly on the top of the second 9. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge extends ESE from the rim to the right of the top of the N of IN. Reverse: A strong die scratch runs from SW to NE between the upper parts of the left vertical bar and the diagonal bar of the N in CENT. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. So I was trying to match up the die gouge at the top of the N. It really looks like a P or maybe a D was accidently dropped in there ....
I think what you are seeing is a very minor trace of mechanical doubling that is very slightly stretching the letters to make it appear double. Mechanical doubling is worth nothing more than face value
