That's what o thought, but some of the lettering across the top had me second guessing myself. I think I was seeing Die Deterioration mixed with the MD.
Your coin was an 1983, so if there were a weakness from die wear, it would be seen on outside edge of the devices. On the images you provided, I see no Die wear, just Machine Doubling. (damaged by the machine after the strike was complete reducing the size of the devices)
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