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Britton699 Valued Member United States 82 Posts	Posted 01/20/2017 09:43 am I have 3 quarters 71,73,96 and I weighed them all and they all are different the 71 is 5.58 the 73 is 5.70 and the 96 is 5.75 can anyone tell me why that is please. I know its supposed to be 5.5 something. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/20/2017 09:49 am They are all within tolerance. Some may have worn a little. Some may have stuff accumulated on them. Some are just different weights because the metal content. But all are within their limits. Report this Post to the Staff
Britton699 Valued Member United States 82 Posts	Posted 01/20/2017 09:55 am Thanks for the info. Report this Post to the Staff
coin197 Pillar of the Community United States 1963 Posts	Posted 01/20/2017 10:15 am Quote: They are all within tolerance. Some may have worn a little. Some may have stuff accumulated on them. Some are just different weights because the metal content. But all are within their limits. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54283 Posts	Posted 01/20/2017 10:33 am I used to be concerned, but now am amused by the variation in the weights of coins from their published official weights. If the coin is not too worn and is within a full gram of the expected weight, I no longer get too concerned. I am less tolerant if the coin is something rare. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
RoyCoinBoy Pillar of the Community United States 1609 Posts	Posted 01/20/2017 3:39 pm The only way an underweight coin is valuable is, as nss said, if it is more or less than a full gram away from its standard weight. However, if you have an overweight coin, it may be a different story. Say you have a quarter that weighs 7 grams. Waaaayyy out of tolerable zone. May be valuable. Report this Post to the Staff
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