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Error Types

Detailed categories to help identify common U.S. coin mint errors.

Die Errors
Close-up of a U.S. coin showing a clear die crack along the rim.
Close-up of a U.S. coin showing a clear die crack along the rim.

Flaws from damaged or misaligned dies causing cracks or missing details.

A coin displaying doubled lettering from a doubled die error.
A coin displaying doubled lettering from a doubled die error.
A coin with off-center strike showing part of the design cut off.
A coin with off-center strike showing part of the design cut off.
Strike Errors

Errors from improper striking like off-center or weak impressions.

Coins struck with misaligned or missing elements due to planchet issues.

Planchet Errors

Gallery

A visual guide to common U.S. coin mint errors.

Close-up of a doubled die penny showing clear doubling on the date and lettering.
Close-up of a doubled die penny showing clear doubling on the date and lettering.
A U.S. quarter with a noticeable off-center strike, highlighting the misalignment.
A U.S. quarter with a noticeable off-center strike, highlighting the misalignment.
An enlarged view of a coin with a die crack running through the design details.
An enlarged view of a coin with a die crack running through the design details.
A mint error coin featuring a clipped planchet with irregular edges visible.
A mint error coin featuring a clipped planchet with irregular edges visible.