The error is called a Rotated Die. Dies are set in the coin press to align the correct way (depending on the country of manufacture) but with repeated pounding from coin striking whatever it is that holds the die (usually the non-hammer die, as if the hammer die were to turn it could fall out) in place can come slightly loose and turn. The larger the degree of rotation the more valuable the coin. I'm sure some others will chime in with some further explaining.




















