PART VI. Striking Errors:

Saddle Strikes:

Wide Gap Between Adjacent Dies

Definition: The distance between adjacent striking chambers in dual and quad presses was increased in the mid- to late-1970s.  As a result, the size of the two off-center strikes is reduced relative to earlier saddle strikes.

The undated Lincoln cent saddle strike shown below has a wide gap between the two off-center strikes.

Images are courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

The post 1964 Roosevelt dime shown below became somewhat centered between two striking chambers resulting in a saddle strike.