Roosevelt 10¢, ND (1946-1964), Struck on Scrap (1 Gram), 10¢, MS65 , NGC

10¢, ND (1946-1964)-MS65, Struck on Scrap (1 Gram), NGC.

An unusual and intriguing mint error, this piece was struck on a fragment of scrap metal rather than a properly prepared planchet. These fragments are typically byproducts of the minting process, such as clipped webbing, blanking remnants, or other discarded material that inadvertently found its way into the coining chamber.

Because the scrap was never intended for coinage, it often lacks the uniform shape, thickness, and rim structure of a standard planchet. As a result, the strike is frequently incomplete, with portions of the design missing or distorted depending on how the fragment was oriented at the moment of impact. Irregular edges, asymmetry, and uneven metal flow are common characteristics.

Struck on scrap errors offer a fascinating glimpse into the mint’s production waste stream and the rare circumstances under which such material escapes normal quality controls.