Closer images are needed, and I think that in the 1970s, or at least in a portion of the 1970s, that's how the LMC's were minted, as in with that style and "look" of the coin.
Possible one of the master die doubling examples. If the devices look like this up close, then that is what it is: About 50% of the cents from all three mints can have this doubling. No premium for these.
Here is a link with something I discovered about the 1972 doubled dies. It involves the 9 in the date: http://goccf.com/t/271625#2297306 Take a look and see what I discovered.
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