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steve123 Pillar of the Community Canada 805 Posts	Posted 07/26/2015 1:06 pm Does anyone have a reference on the weight of the pot metal coin as opposed to the 6.5 gram zinc coin? I have one coin that is 5.9 grams and unsure of the composition. Thank you, Steve Report this Post to the Staff

X2an Pillar of the Community Sweden 1078 Posts	Posted 07/26/2015 1:32 pm Does your unknown coin have a center hole? If not, then it's the same type as your other coin - just zinc. It could be that your 6.5g Zinc coin has simply reacted with its environment (zinc deterioating). The lighter the coin is (if zinc) the better, simply because it has reacted less. Normal copper-nickel coins at that time should weigh around 6.5 grams, but these have a small center hole in them. Considering your other coin is indeed lighter than this, I assume it's of better-looking zinc. Report this Post to the Staff
steve123 Pillar of the Community Canada 805 Posts	Posted 07/26/2015 5:52 pm no center hole. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Aernout Valued Member Belgium 116 Posts	Posted 08/05/2015 12:48 pm This type is known for its contemporary forgeries. typical of this type is the lower weight and the rough or sloppy workmanship of the image and legend. some examples: http://munthunter.nl/viewtopic.php?...452&p=110447 gr, Aernout Report this Post to the Staff
steve123 Pillar of the Community Canada 805 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 08:13 am Thanks, Aernout. I don't have the coin with me right now, but I'm sure that it is what you suggest. Steve Report this Post to the Staff
Aernout Valued Member Belgium 116 Posts	Posted 08/08/2015 1:27 pm Add a photo when get it...thx If you have more question, you may ask them Always ;) gr, Aernout Report this Post to the Staff
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