ND Washington Quarter (25c) Error - Double Struck 80 Pct Off-Center

Off-center errors this dramatic don't come around very often - an 80% off-center second strike is about as wild as mint errors get. When a planchet feeds improperly into the coining press and gets struck way off-center, then somehow gets struck again, you end up with spectacular visual chaos like this. The combination of the massive off-center strike plus the second strike creates a coin that's equal parts numismatic specimen and modern art piece.

This PCGS MS61 example showcases the error beautifully, with both Washington's profile and the eagle clearly visible despite the dramatic displacement. The surfaces show the typical mint luster you'd expect from an uncirculated piece, and the eye appeal is undeniable - this is the kind of error that stops people in their tracks. The copper-nickel surfaces display subtle toning, and the strike definition on the visible portions remains sharp despite the chaos of the minting process.