This page serves as a key resource for collectors, focusing on the dramatic and visually appealing mint error known as the off-center strike. It acts as a central hub for articles and guides that explain how this error occurs when a coin is improperly centered between the dies, how to determine its value based on the percentage it’s off-center, and whether the date is visible.
By providing clear, educational content on this popular type of error, American Rarities positions itself as a knowledgeable and trustworthy authority. This strategy attracts collectors who have found an interesting-looking coin, encouraging them to seek a professional appraisal from an expert source to confirm their find and understand its value.
A guide to error coins and die varieties: what they are, how they happen and how to recognize the ones collectors value.