PCGS graded cent struck on screw 64+

While the plus was likely a display of the sense of humor in the grading room with respect to this piece, I'll leave open the possibility that they were serious about it so that people who want to complain about the way errors are graded have something new to complain about.

Either way, this is a pretty cool piece.

 

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Lincoln's exceptional threads allowed for + bump. I would love to see a CAC sticker on it too

 

This screw and the nail from several years ago would make a cool set, maybe in a double holder....

 

The + would’ve been more appropriate if it was a Phillips head screw, but sadly it appears to be a standard head screw.

 

The mint production floor must be like a construction site!

Is there a picture of that thing in the slab?

 

I'm sure that @paddyman98 and @JCro57 will like this.

Chrios

 

Interesting.. But I'm very skeptical about finds like that. Just my opinion.

Here are some classic Screws from Fred Weinberg's collection -

 

Thanks messy!

 

Apparently someone in the mint really screwed up.

 

Oh I’d say those things 100% had help being made and getting out of the mint.

 

Yup. The obverse hub is consistent with late 1960s, which was when the Shenanigans Era was ramping up at the mint and a lot of creative errors started being produced. Still cool, though.

 

I've often wondered if the Mint intentionally had these type of anomalies made and awarded them to Mint employees for exceptional service. Rather then a Cash Award, Letter of Appreciation, Step Increase, plaques, certificates, or even a possible promotion, an employee might prefer something like this. I know I would! It would also definitely save a lot of gov't money and overhead!

It sure would be an incentive to any Mint employee!

 

Seems screwy to me

 

One of these days a Mint employee is going to get his hand mashed putting nails and whatnot in the press to send to PCGS.

 

I like Shenanigans Era. The next big error book should use that lol.

 

All that I can think of when I see the screw is what the threads must have done to the dies, and what the subsequently struck coins look like.

 

I hope the purchaser isn't screwed over and the coin recalled as illegally released by a rogue Mint employee.

 

Absolutely!! Probably minted on behalf or by US Mint employee who was convicted back in 2011. So yes, a US Mint employee really screwed up, excuse the pun!

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/weird/US-Mint-Worker-Stole--129518468.html