Coinbuf

The coin is dated 1916, and no the standards were not that different back then.   Your coin is heavily worn from extensive time in circulation, it is not an error of any type and is not valuable.   Keep it if you like it, here is one of my 1916 dated cents, as you can see coins were made much the same as they are today just a bit more patina from all the years that have past.
 

You really do need to provide photos of the entire coin for us to evaluate it properly.  I think that what your closeup shows is simply the base of the steps at the right side of the building on the current (2006 to date) version of the Jefferson nickel, which is more deeply engraved than the steps themselves.  Here is a closeup of the same area on a 2008-S proof nickel, where you can see the same deeper line at the base:

 

The "transition" had occurred back in 1982. If there were any 95% copper pieces struck at any mint in 1989, I haven't heard it from the numismatic press. Where did you obtain this information?
   Why do you believe that your 1989 cent was struck in the old composition? You don't state its weight, which would be approximately 3.11 grams if it were, as opposed to approximately 2.5 grams for the copper plated zinc composition that it should be.  Even from the uncropped photos provided, the coin exhibits numerous plating blisters, which are indicative of its being a normal copper plated zinc example.

All I know is it weighs 3.1 n it's on a copper planchet

The Philadelphia mint reportedly coined 7,261,535,000 1989 cents, and the Denver mint reportedly coined 5,345,467,111 1989-Ds. Do you intend to "send in" every one that you find in change? You have presented no evidence whatsoever that this coin was struck in any unusual composition.  
   Here is a cropped version of your largest photo, which though still blurry shows nothing remarkable about the date other than possible strike doubling but clearly shows the plating blisters that, even in the absence of an accurate measurement of the coin's weight, indicate that the coin was struck on a copper plated zinc planchet:

   Yes, we are all here to learn something. I've been collecting and studying U.S. coins for nearly 53 years and still have things to learn, but I'm sure that I could teach you a great deal if you were only willing to listen.

1896 Indian cent, ANACS graded MS 64 RB (old small holder):

Will I look at coins a little differently. Most people think the shiner they took the more they are worth. I like them when they have some ware and not in a case or folder. I can hold that coin and just imagine where it's been. 
Looks like they are taking a lot of fun out of it running first strikes and they go straight into a protective covering. Take all the misery out of it.
 

It amazes me how people who clame to know so much about the coin minting process could not even consider that such a failure could happen. 
That die is slamming shut at hundreds of tons of pressure and probably at once a second. You don't think a little peace of metal would not get torn all to peaces? 
I tell you what I dare you to stick your finger in it. I bet it will get stamped more than multiple times before you get it out.
A little peace of copper or other mixed metals would fair no better. It not that it doesn't happen the mints just have good quality control. They will take almost all of them out but they don't get them all.

It's pretty valuable. I pick it up and wonder where it's been. Imagine all the hands it went through before it got to me. 
I think I'm lucky to be about to hold it for a while. 

If it was a die break, it would be raised, not incuse. What you have is just damage and wear.
Suggest you read up on the minting process and what constitutes an error to save   
you the time of posting damaged coins.  
A good place to start is error-ref.com

I'm sorry, but I see heavy damage on this coin. It is possible it was a parking lot find at some point. Nothing in the Mint process would produce a coin that looks like this.

The coin is dated 1916, and no the standards were not that different back then.   Your coin is heavily worn from extensive time in circulation, it is not an error of any type and is not valuable.   Keep it if you like it, here is one of my 1916 dated cents, as you can see coins were made much the same as they are today just a bit more patina from all the years that have past.
 

It is my understanding that acetone should not be used on cooper. Also and unfortunately, my hands are not as steady as I'd like. But this coin is DDO & DDR which makes it worthy for submission. Also, since 2017 I have purchased two uncirculated products from the US mint, and in comparison i suspects my penny is in uncirculated condition.
 
And while reminiscing YouTube grades & eBay postings & sells, I will submit my 1993 Phili for grading.

I'm sorry that you have been mislead biased on some misinformation you read on the web.   Your coin is damaged, most likely a dryer coin, also possibly a damaged coin that someone attempted to spoon.   Google dryer coin and spooned coin to see examples that look like yours, it did not leave the mint like that and it was not coined like that at the US mint.

I hate seeing collectors go like this.  I believe there is space for everyone in this hobby.  Coins don't have to be graded, nor expensive.  I do think that there are ways to get the most out of this hobby.  The hobby is built on two pillars; rarity and quality.  When rarity does not exist, quality will generally drive the pursuit.  This does not mean they need to be graded (or even purchased)... this only means that collectors generally keep a coin until they find a better one (bought or found).
Errors are a newbie killer.  Without knowing the minting process it's like solving a Rubik's Dude with your eyes closed.  There are just too many variables and too much to know about the minting process.  YouTube does this group a disservice.
I am not saying there is a right and wrong way.  I think people should collect whatever they like.  But, there are ways to maximize your knowledge, and knowing more is guaranteed to make this hobby more fun (and... frankly, will completely level the playing field against any guff encounters you may have).
Good luck... and perhaps the 2.0 you will be back with vengeance.  
Neo.
Edit note: I just read the link regarding your quarter.  I know people said your coin is not worth a premium over face (and you also knew this).  The coin is pretty beat up, and hopefully you see this, too.  But... it's a cool example of mechanical doubling, and it has a neat filled "A".  Now, you can get upset and toss the coin; leave the hobby.  Or, you can ask... how do they know this is mechanical doubling (MD)?  Or how can you tell mechanical doubling from die deterioration?  Ask stuff like that, and you get links, pics - resources.  Get upset and you get an equal but opposite reaction.  

I attempted to verify the cert number you posted and the system does not recognize that number.   Assuming that you typed in the number correctly there could be a reason the coin was deleted from the database or just by accident.   I have run across similar situations in the past a couple of times with cert # issues.   My recommendation would be to call NGC customer service and see if they have any history on that cert # that might explain the issue.    Sorry as I am not an employee of NGC I cannot be of any further help, hope you are able to get it resolved.

In case anyone is wondering here is what triggered this meltdown, I really don't see anything wrong with the info that was provided but I guess it's all in how you perceive it.
Link to the trigger
@Noob115 there is nothing you can do to delete your account; you will need to contact a moderator as only they can delete an account.   I would encourage you to read the replies above and let the jets cool down before you take any actions, emotional reactions are not always the best way to go.

I’m not to sure how to deactivate an account on here , sorry you feel that way … wish well !
 
keep in mind if you ever get back into hobby , it’s about collecting numismatic (coins and history, mintages , rarity , varieties and so on) it is not about sending coins to NGC or PCGS for grading …. A lot newer folks coming here for information was indeed MISGUIDED ! by YouTube and TikTok videos about coins being “error” coins worth alot $$$$ its so not true ! As hobbyist and collectors we study this stuff day in and day out for YEARS ! So keep that in mind if you ever want to take hobby more serious some day in future 
 
there’s other parts of collecting hobby if you are not aware World coins , there’s Exonumia Medals and Jeton, tokens …. It not all about USA coinage… in fact I myself pretty made switch years ago I like German coinage , European coinage and medals and Exonumia …. But you have to take time sit down and try learn read up online , buy some books on coinage that you wish to collect … my collection is mostly Raw , I also collect graded coins as well , some of my coins in my Raw collection I can send them in for grading if I want but I don’t care they are not for sale anyways so why would be worried about getting them graded by TPG? There’s never a hurry to send a coin in for grading… But you need put your time in and learn as much as you can , hey we all started somewhere in the collecting hobby some young and some later in life …. We didn’t come on here bad mouth the contributors on forums about our coins , we didn’t send a bunch of bad coins to TPG throwing money away !!! A lot good advice on here if you’re willing to learn it …. We didn’t become knowledgable collectors over night !!! Took us years to learn the hobby 

That statement says a lot. You just joined a month ago?  Most members want to help you so they give you honest opinions, no sugar or honey just facts. How long have you been collecting coins. There are many collectors that do not have coins that are graded. This hobby requires many years of dedication and knowledge. It is not like building a model airplane and there is no instant gratification in this hobby unless you can buy anything you like or every coin makes you happy. In the end. It is what makes you and only you happy, not what makes the other guy happy.  

You're missing the whole point. Not NGC's, which is to promote its services; the point of coin collecting, which is to learn, grow your understanding, improve at identifying and evaluating coins.
Nobody here who doesn't work for NGC cares if you send anything in for grading. I never have. No one cares about that either. And even NGC won't push you.
You get told to send things in for grading as a throwing up of the hands to an obstinate person who refuses to learn. If you were sensible, you'd see it for what it is. If you post a parking lot coin, or something else that's obviously abused, people will tell you so. If you keep arguing with them, they'll eventually say "okay, bucko, if you think it's so rare and valuable, put your money where your keyboard is." They aren't trying to raise business for NGC. They're politely telling you you're an insufficiently_intellectual_person and that you can go attempt_self_impregnation. If you get to that point, you've already flashed nalgas.
No one is having fun telling you your stuff is worthless. They do that as an annoying duty to help people who, in essence, never bother to read anything else that was posted and who think they know better than experts (and some of our members are just that). They even try to be polite about it, until you argue with them. Then they get blunt and tell you "go ahead and send it in."
All of this is volunteer help given to you as a freebie and in the service of helping you to learn. Gratitude is a thing. You might try that, instead of ranting about what big meanies the volunteers are.
It sounds like you expected a trophy just for posting. We don't offer those. You won't even get hazed provided you at least accept the free guidance shared with you. But if you insist on validation that defies all reason, well, you're hosed on that one. You need to find a fluffier forum that won't bruise your delicate feelings and considers itself obligated to validate any statement no matter how lacking in sense it might be. If you were raised thinking all opinions were equal and all deserved respect, welcome to reality. They aren't; they don't.
So, basically, you're writing your hobby suicide note because you were told the truth with the bark on, and now you're weeping openly. Very good. Do by all means stop collecting, and come back when you mature enough to respect when people know things you don't.