Could it be from over-zealous polishing of dies? I have 1949 five cent coins which are similar in that the lines follow the writing or image and almost look like doubling where the polishing is very close to the details.

1951 Dollar

Here's a favorite of mine. I believe it is a die clash with dies rotated and then the die was placed back in proper position. This is a prooflike coin, ICCS certified. I also have a prooflike coin with the die rotation to explain this but without any die clash. http://www.coinsandcanada.com/forum/cl...

No, ICCS didn't give it the Hair Lick. Micheal Findley labelled the holder after with red dot.

I would say a die clash with die offset. Very cool.

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Hi everyone. Here's a 1944 five cent coin with the king's hair out of place. First attempt here for a photo, please bear with me.
[img]http://www.numicanada.com/forum/class/test/DSCN5783b.jpeg