Probably just Machine Doubling. If the date and the mintmark are affected in the same direction, then that is what you are seeing. Very common on the 1968-1972 cents.
Richard S. Cooper
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Some have asked about my images I use and I'm glad to say, you can now you can see the DVD in sections on youtube:
1. Intro, older coins, toned coins 2. Doubled dies 3. Die events, One of a kind errors 4. So called errors, Coin information 5. Coin information Types and Varieties, Overlays
Jefferson nickel doubled dies Wexler/Rebar complete listings
trail dies:http://www.traildies.com/