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Pillar of the Community
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If it weighs 3.0 it may be the real deal but the rim doesn't look quite right to me. It's either copper or heavily plated zinc.
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I've got multiple 82's been collecting them for a while this is my first small date find and everything has been adding up it's not 3.1 of course but closer to 3.1 than 2.5
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Pillar of the Community
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What's the weight of the coin?
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Pillar of the Community
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If you could, take a pic of the cent on the scale.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Take a picture of the scale. That's very interesting that the weight is off.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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You can do a "drop" test. Copper will have a ring to it compared to zinc cent. If this is a legit copper cent. HUGE congratulations to you!
Cheers
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Pillar of the Community
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It's off but it's in an acceptable range isn't it
@EV?
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The little pits I see all over it is an indication of it being a zincoln. Double check your scale would be my first recommendation. Second,better clear pics. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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What is the precision of your scale? How many places after the decimal? If it only weighs whole grams even a very slightly over spec zinc cent will show as 3 grams.
OK missed it, you said it weighed 3.0 grams. That leaves checking to make sure the scale is accurate. If it is then it would be a GOOD idea to get it certified.
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07/04/2019 09:19 am
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Pillar of the Community
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I had posted earlier that the rim doesn't look quite right. I stand by that and believe it is nothing more than a zinc cent. May be heavily plated but a zinc cent nonetheless.
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Pillar of the Community
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I would think that 3.1g is within the range of a copper cent...congrats.
KK
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+/- .10 grams. John1 |
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I have added it this time, but you should include the date, mintmark, and the denomination in your titles. Why Topic Titles are ImportantThe title of your topic is very important. Let's say you need help attributing an 1896 Morgan Dollar.... - Horrendous: Help!
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Sorry guys for all.the info. After posting that day have not been able to locate my digital scales unfortunately a law prohibits me from going to the convenience store I should have my new set in today I ordered with a calibrating weight...once again sorry I found another 82 small date I know its zinc what is this splatter?
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