This page sponsored by:  

Follow any of the active links below.  If you get lost, remember - there's no place like HOME!

Mint Errors Page

Obverse of Broadstruck Barber Half Dollar     Reverse of Broadstruck Barber Half Dollar


BROADSTRIKES

A broadstruck error occurs when a coin is struck without the collar to form the rim and edge that is part of the shape of the coin. Coins can be broadstruck on either Type One or Type Two planchets. When a coin is broadstruck the blank being fed into the collar will spread and distort outward as it is being struck because the collar isn't in the correct position to retain it.

Images courtesy of Byers Numismatic Corp

Significant examples:
Rare Date Barber Half 1897-S Broadstruck (illustrated above).

Sources and/or recommended reading:
 
 

© Copyright 1999-2005 Collectors Universe, Inc. - all rights reserved worldwide.
Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission
of Collectors Universe, Inc. or the original lender is strictly prohibited!