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I have a 1943 Lincoln Cent that weighs 3.0 grams when the standard is 2.7 grams. I have been told the tolerance is +/-.13 So with that said 3.0 grams is 46 grains or 2.98 grams. So if my coin wieghs 2.98 grams and the standard is 2.72 this coin is .13 over tolerance,is this a error coin? Edited by Wolfster28
11/01/2017 02:39 am
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Could be a combination of tolerance and oils from handling or dirt. Can you post an image of the coin?
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Pics would be helpful.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Could also be replated. Need photos. John1  |
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Sorry, that's not much of a help!
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You do know your scare rounds up, don't you?. Why are people so concerned with weight? Seriously here, why? There's no premium for it, its no major error, just a production fault is all. It may be of thicker rolled stock, but so what. Even if it is out of tolerance. Your coin no longer has much zinc coating, is rusted steel. I'm sorry, just don't see a big deal here.
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Well,last time I checked this is a forum, and I was asking a legit question. Premium or not, I would like to know. But I guess I'm going to have to take this coin to someone who does know, like a Numismatist and is not going to ridicule me for asking questions
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What is the color of the coin? I can't tell from the pic. Is it rusted? Quote:
You do know your scare rounds up, don't you? Even so, that means it weighs at least 2.95g which is a significant amount over spec. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
Edited by spru
11/01/2017 11:36 pm
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yes it is rusted a tiny bit with silver and black
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i thought it was over spec as well seeing that 2.70 grams is the norm allowing for variance -/+
.13 in my opinion its WAY OFF I think I'm going to submit it for grading, any opinions?
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The least expensive trusted TPG is ANACS. John1 |
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Your scale resolves to a minimum one significant digit too low to be sure of the weight; at 0.1g resolution that coin could actually weigh anywhere from 2.9-3.1g, and that's assuming the calibration is spot-on. It'll still be anomalous, of course, but 0.1g resolution is more of a "hint" than "data." First test, of course, is to see if it sticks to a magnet. If it's a legitimate steel Cent but overweight, then far more accurate images would be helpful to determine the cause of that excess weight. However, even a "legitimate" coin that much over weight does not constitute a significant added value. It's a curiosity, not a retirement plan.  |
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It is over weight but not to an extent great enough to command a premium. Spec for planchets made in 1943 is 2.75 grams +/- .13 grams. So maximum allowed weight would be 2.88 grams which would round up on your scale to 2.9 grams so your coin could be .1 grams overweight. So a rolled thick planchet. I would not consider an over weight to be significant until it was at least .5 grams out of spec or 3.4 grams. Then even if it was that heavy the value would not be all that great and most if not all of that value would be wiped out by the rusted condition. Basically you have a 5 cent coin that isn't worth grading. It wouldn't be worth grading if it was this weight and uncirculated, and in fact wouldn't be worth grading if it was Unc and weighed 3.4 grams.
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