Question on weirdness of one of the Canadian silver dimes I found awhile back.

[TheGeorgiaCanuck]

So the 1940 George VI silver dime I found. I put it in a sleeve tonight and happened to notice something weird about it. I compared it to the 1943 dime I also found and yes, it is different. I searched online and nowhere can I find any info on this.

So here's whats weird. On any dime, modern or old that I've seen, if you have the head straight and flip the dime over, the bluenose sailboat is straight as well. Well on this 1940 dime is is *NOT*.
The bottom of the ship is offset to the right slightly. Far enough to notice that its not straight at all when you turn the coin sleeve over. George's head is straight on the front, flip it over and the sailboat is crooked.

Anyone seen this before? Any information appreciated.

 

[Marcus Detectus]

If that turns out to be some type of mint "defect" similar to the "double die" on some American coins, you've got a "new detector" or 2 in your hand. Bon Chance Mon Ami!

 

[TheGeorgiaCanuck]

If that turns out to be some type of mint "defect" similar to the "double die" on some American coins, you've got a "new detector" or 2 in your hand. Bon Chance Mon Ami!

Ok found out it's called a rotated die, unless it's at least 15% or more out of alignment. It's not worth anything more. I don't think mine is over 15%...oh well.