Possible 1977 Kennedy Half Error?

[GopherDaGold]

Dug this 1977 Kennedy half yesterday and it appears to have some sort of error at the top and bottom of the obverse side.
Note that the 1 and the 9 are cut off at the bottom. The hook on the 9 is gone. The reeding on the bottom rim is intact and I will provide a picture when the wife gets up.
Also the top edge appears to have been struck more than once?
I'm not an expert on coin errors so your opinions are appreciated!

 

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[TreasureCatto]

Off center strike.

 

[jewelerguy]

yes, off center strike error. very nice find indeed. top part isn't doubled, but rather the result of the planchet slipping during the strike

 

[GopherDaGold]

Thanks! Here is the reverse:

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[GopherDaGold]

I'm now thinking it's a misaligned die.

 

[l.cutler]

Yes, misaligned die. An off center strike would be off on both sides.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice error coin find.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Cool error coin, congrats!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

WTG !