What type of error is this

Hello everyone. I don't get on here often. Usually only when I find something interesting. I have never seen one like this before and was wondering if anyone could tell me a little bit about what is going on with the date. Particularly after the 88. Thanks

 

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It’s zinc and minted by a worn die. Very common.

 

It's considered die deterioration. Common issue on copper plated zinc Cents.

Die Deterioration Doubling.. worthless doubling.

 

There may even be some split plating. A clearer photo would be necessary to confirm (for me).

On 1988 LMCs, check out the reverse to see if you have one with the wrong RDV.

 

Thanks for the responses. For the ones intrested I will try and get a clearer picture of it.

 

Post one of the reverse too.

 

Here is some close ups

 

Here's the reverse

 

Thanks. Proper reverse and no split plating on the 8. Die deterioration occurs as the die ages affecting the outer devices going towards the rim first. That’s what is happening here.

 

Thanks for the help

 

If the doubling radiates towards the rim especially when it is on the outer devices. You can usually attribute it to die deterioration.

 

I see these quite a lot. In some cases, you will see exposed zinc where the lower part of the letters or numbers meet the surface of the coin.