Just like the title says.
I have had this coin for a while and bought it just for sake that is was an oddball. You can see the doubling in the legend across the front without magnification. It is so very worn so unfortunately much of the contrast is muted. I had always just thought it had some
Machine Doubling on the legend and kept it for it's cool factor. Really didn't concern myself with its rarity or value beyond basically a G/VG 1857 FE
But now after scrutinizing it with a scope I am thinking there may be more to it....
Under the scope it has pronounced doubling across both it's obverse and reverse.
The coin is so very worn that I really just thought I would never know for sure....then after joining, I thought it might be a perfect example to share with the community and get some opinions on.
If it is a known variety or just some
Machine Doubling.Or perhaps even a legitimate hub, or double strike.
I am horrible at picture taking so bear with me, I will try and take a few cleaner pics with the new camera if needed.
Across the top legend it is clear throughout as it looks shifted. Blurred at some points from the wear.
The obverse rim...


And on its reverse it continues, can be seen in the rim and in various details through the wreath and legend....




All along the rim on reverse.

What do you think?
I normally chock up these kinds of stretches as wishful thinking on the part of the coins owner. But on this coin I really can't commit to a concrete conclusion about it due to such wear.