Broadstrike (Error)

The Broadstrike is the coin's planchet grows to larger lengths.

What Happens
The coin is struck out of the collar. This causes the blank to spread out. The collar is the circular device that holds the planchet in place during striking.

Notable Examples
-1906-D Liberty Double Eagle Gold Piece                                                -NGC AU-58

-1886 Gold Dollar                 -NGC MS-64

-1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar                                                               -PCGS MS-65

-1934 Walking Liberty Half Dollar                                                                                                                                                                 -ANACS MS-60

Resources
The Lincoln Cent Resource (Information)

Coin Community Family (Photo by: Jfit)

World's Greatest Mint Errors Book (Notable Examples)