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This Indian Head Penny Has The Thickness Of A Nickel.

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same diameter of a regular Indian Head penny, and weighs 4.7 grams. A regular Indian Head penny weighs 3.0 grams.

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That is a normal 1859. Copper (.880) Nickel (.120) weight 4.67 g. Made of this composition 1859-1864 inclusive.
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This is a copper Indian Head penny, Not a nickel!
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It is made of an alloy of copper and nickel (CuNi). Nickel is an element not just a denomination....;-)
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I got you. Thanks, there goes my big find for tonight.
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