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is there a link somewhere that shows specifics about the coin.
Thanks
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I know of one example of a 1983 brass (they aren't pure copper) cent. Struck on a planchet intended for a cent up to 1982. They are worth a pretty hefty chunk of change.
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whats a ok scale to weigh with, will an ebay cheepie suffice |
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for most things a scale that weighs to a 10th of a gram is suffient to a 100th of a gram is better,, my little scale also weighs in grains which allows it to be more accurate at smaller increments .
Metalman
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alright thanks, I just broke open my first box of cents, already got 3 wheats so far, 1 from the only one roll I opened and 2 in 2 other rolls that you can see from the ends
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12/20/2007 8:38 pm
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Found this in my box yesterday. Would this be an example of an 83 brass? If so what do these go for and should I get it slabbed?...Can't upload the pic. I'll try again later, sorry.
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Just showing a picture of the coin wouldn't help anyone, you gotta get it weighed.
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look at the color difference in these 98 cents http://koinpro.tripod.com/cgi-bin/19981cBrass.jpgThe contrast is almost identical on my 83 cents. That is why I wanted to show my picture. I know that ultimately I will have to get conformation by weight or a dealer to look at it. |
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The color means nothing. It's the weight of the coin that matters, and you don't need a scale either. The zinc cents sound different from the brass ones.
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Thanks for the input. I'll check tomorrow and post my results.
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an excellent pocket sized scale is available from https://www.brent-kruger.com for less than fifty bucks. It's digital, weighs in grams. ounces, pennyweight, and troy ounces and is so sensitive in fact, that you can weigh a shotgun roll of mixed Lincoln cents and determine how many "coppers" are in the roll without even opening it! I've been using one for a year now and am extremely happy with it. Worth looking into if you're a serious collector. |
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Chuck got there before I did. There is one that is known to exist.
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Bill
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As I have posted before you can tell the difference between copper and copper/zinc with a metal detector. It works 100% of the time. It gives a difference in tone. I also have a scale that goes two digits after the decimal, 100's. It's really quick to pass one a at a time under the coil. Pile for clad and a pile for copper. What I have checked this way runs 2/3's clad and 1/3 copper. You don't need a scale if your metal detector can differentiate. If you don't have that option you need a scale.  Edited by Shamrock4sure
04/13/2008 5:03 pm
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Went back & looked @ my 83's again. All are within 2.5 except one that is 2.89..... go figure. Normal in diameter & thickness.... is rusty brown though.... Pics would do no good unless you want me to post it on my scale.... Extra Copper? Extra Zinc? Heavier air in the room at the right time? Gas......  Suggestions.......  |
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