Collectors and investors have long admired American Silver Eagles for their beauty and silver purity, but when these coins feature striking errors, their appeal multiplies.
Double strikes—when a coin is struck more than once by the press—are among the most dramatic errors found in Silver Eagles.
These mishaps often result in visibly distorted or overlapped designs, making each piece a one-of-a-kind collectible.
Some double strikes are off-center, while others appear as partial overlaps. These differences affect both value and rarity.
Another fascinating variety includes die adjustment strikes, where insufficient pressure causes weak or missing details.
Blank planchet errors are also notable; sometimes a coin may escape the striking process entirely, leaving behind a silver disc with no image at all.
Additionally, broadstruck errors—when the collar fails during striking—can cause coins to spread outwards with a smooth, rounded edge.
Collectors also seek Silver Eagles with planchet clipping, where a portion of the coin is missing due to a faulty cut before striking.