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Double J Valued Member Canada 409 Posts	Posted 02/11/2024 3:44 pm Seems the last thread I've found is a bit old and currently want to upgrade some equipment. Any suggestions. Not sure if this exist or best to buy separately but would like one that measures in the 100ths but has a capacity for bulk. Look forward to your input. Thanks in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2829 Posts	Posted 02/11/2024 3:49 pm I bought my Taylor food scale (which weighs in 0.00 grams/0.000oz) at a big national retailer for under $20, it works great. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24858 Posts	Posted 02/11/2024 5:55 pm Double J, most of the ones I've seen that measure to .01 g have a capacity of 50 g. Rare is the case in which you need that accuracy for something > 50 g. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/11/2024 5:58 pm 0.001 grams and a capacity of 20 grams should be adequate. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Double J Valued Member Canada 409 Posts	Posted 02/11/2024 6:00 pm Ok, sounds good. Was just hoping I wouldn't need 2. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 02/11/2024 11:35 pm Capacity of 20 grams wouldn't be adequate. Many coins weigh over 20 grams and a lot are over 30 grams. I would say 50 grams of capacity would be the minimum and a resolution to 0.01 grams. Mine technically reads to 0.005 grams but accuracy to 1/100 of gram is fine. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24858 Posts	Posted 02/12/2024 02:15 am Quote: accuracy to 1/100 of gram is fine Two decimal places is sufficient because of the weight variance in the majority of minted coins. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/12/2024 04:25 am O.K. then, you can still get a 0.001 gram 50 gram for under $30. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Bosstone100 Valued Member United States 117 Posts	Posted 02/14/2024 07:09 am What kind of scale are coin hunters using when they weigh half dollar rolls? Mine caps at 200g. Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2001 Posts	Posted 02/14/2024 3:23 pm two decimal places and 200g capacity is sufficient for me. Three decimal places would be better suited for gold, platinum, and conducting specific gravity calculations which requires a great deal of accuracy. Report this Post to the Staff
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