Yes that is flat field doubling. The second strike flattened the edge of the device. Note on this 1963 Proof cent. The center is doubled, but the tops of the 3 device is showing flat field doubling The die was hub doubled and also shows flat field doubling. (flat field doubling on a doubled die obverse)
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