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1973 Canadian Dime Weight Error?

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I have weighed all my 1973 dimes and have one that weighs 2.21g. Please help! TIA
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Coin on the left is the higher weight.
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I would say that it's within mint tolerances.

However, it could have been struck on a Barbados 10 cent planchet (copper nickel, 2.26 grams).

Is it magnetic?
If it is then it's a normal 1973 dime (99% nickel), if it's not it might be the Barbados planchet (75% copper, 25% nickel).
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Yes it is magnetic #128078;#127996; Darn!! Thanks for your reply!! Appreciate feedback:)
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That's about 7% overweight.
Too much IMO.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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