wellstruck

Wellstruck is a term used primarily in numismatics, the study or collection of coins, tokens, paper money, and medals. It describes a coin that has been struck with adequate force and precision, resulting in a clear and sharp impression of the design. A wellstruck coin exhibits full detail on both the obverse (front) and reverse (back) sides, with no missing or indistinct elements.

The quality of a strike is a significant factor in a coin's numismatic value. Coins that are wellstruck are generally more desirable to collectors, especially when other aspects like preservation and rarity are also favorable. In contrast, a poorly struck coin may have weak areas, missing details, or uneven surfaces, which can detract from its aesthetic appeal and market price.

Factors contributing to a wellstruck coin include the quality of the dies used to create the coin, the pressure applied during the striking process, and the proper alignment of the dies. The use of advanced minting technology and meticulous quality control measures by modern Mints aims to produce a high percentage of wellstruck coins. However, even in modern minting, minor variations in strike quality can occur, making the identification of exceptionally wellstruck examples a key skill for numismatists.