Flat and shelf-like, letters thinner than normal, no split serifs. All characteristics of mechanical doubling. You can learn more about it here https://www.doubleddie.com/144801.html
That's pretty common, @DISDIK. You see it a lot on Washington Quarters, too. It's just caused by the strike, it's not how the die looked. These strikes are pretty violent and rapid. Things get shaken up and loosen for it. That's why these don't come out "cookie cutter perfect." They're hopping and sliding and twisting all over the place when they're struck. Remember, your question always is, "Is it what the die looked like?" In this case, the die looked fine. The strike just messed it up some. Hope this helps.
Yep, as posted above, MD or DDD, so yes, it is doubling, but considered worthless doubling. http://www.doubleddie.com/144801.html as @Oldhoopster already posted.
