broad·strike
| \ ˈbrȯd-ˌstrīk
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plural broadstrikes
Definition of broadstrike
: an error occurring during the minting of a coin when the die collar (see collar entry 1 sense 2g) is loose or improperly positioned
also
: a coin having such an error
… both sides bore characteristics of a broadstrike with the rim spread abnormally from the design. — New York Times, 26 Oct. 1980
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“Broadstrike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broadstrike. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
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