Definition

• Edge Strike.  A mis-struck piece from a blank which does not enter into coining position parallel to the striking surfaces of the dies, but enters at an angle or perpendicular to the dies and is struck on the edge. Usually an edge struck piece is badly contorted.

  excerpted with permission from

  An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

  For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

  COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

  Roger W. Burdette, Editor

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