An off center strike occurs when the coin is not properly seated in the coining chamber and is struck off center by the hammer die and results in both sides being off center. Often you can see the collar die scars on the coin where it was pressed against the collar die during the off center strike.
Off Cent Strike Mint Error
An off center strike occurs when the coin is not properly seated in the coining chamber and is struck off center by the hammer die and results in both sides being off center. Often you can see the collar die scars on the coin where it was pressed against the collar die during the off center strike.