1987 penny 0

[thejet]

Hi, I am a new coin collector for about 3 weeks now and I was wondering if the D in this penny is a double die? If anyone knows please let me know . Thanks

[Coinbuf]

No that is called split plate doubling, it happens when the copper plating of a zinc cent is pulled and shears away leaving the zinc core showing.  It is not valuable just worth one cent; this effect is common with copper plated zinc cents. 

[thejet]

Thanks for taking your time to let me know that. I am new to this so thank you very much for teaching me something I had no idea about. Have a good day.