ND Roosevelt Dime (10c) Error - Broadstruck and 70 Pct Obv Indent

Mint errors this dramatic are exceptionally rare - a 70% off-center broadstrike that subsequently broke apart into multiple fragments. Broadstrikes occur when the planchet is not properly seated in the collar during striking, allowing the metal to spread beyond its intended diameter, while the massive off-center strike means most of the intended design never contacted the planchet at all.

Despite the dramatic breakage, this MS66 example retains impressive eye appeal and clear definition where the dies made contact. The surfaces show good original luster, and the fracture lines are clean without jagged edges that might detract from the overall presentation. The visible portions of both the obverse and reverse display sharp details, with the torch and olive branch clearly discernible on the reverse fragment. This is the kind of major error that stops conversations at coin shows - a true conversation piece that showcases just how spectacularly things can go wrong at the mint.