A broadstrike occurs when a coin is struck without the retaining collar that normally holds the coin blank in place and creates the reeded or smooth edge. The result is a coin that is wider than normal with the design spreading beyond the usual boundaries.
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Scan My CoinThe entire coin was struck outside the collar, creating a uniformly wider coin with the full design visible.
How to check: Measure the coin's diameter. It should be noticeably wider than normal with a smooth edge instead of reeded.
$25 - $300+Part of the coin was in the collar while part was not, creating an uneven expansion.
How to check: One side of the coin may appear wider than the other, with partial reeding on part of the edge.
$15 - $150The coin was partially restrained by the collar, creating a step or ledge on the edge.
How to check: Examine the edge for a visible step where the collar contact ended.
$10 - $100Values range from $10 for a common cent broadstrike to $300+ for larger denominations. The wider the spread and the scarcer the denomination, the higher the value.
The retaining collar fails to rise into position before the dies strike the planchet. Without the collar, the metal spreads outward beyond normal diameter.
Genuine broadstrikes have consistent strike quality across the entire expanded surface. The edge is smooth or partially smooth. Upload to ErrorHunt AI for verification.
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