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Mrph12 Pillar of the Community 689 Posts	Posted 12/18/2018 2:51 pm weight is off 1983 penny I know weight should be 2.5 or 3.1 but what if I weight closes to 2.6 to 2.7 My scale is not off. Report this Post to the Staff

SilverCents Pillar of the Community United States 3281 Posts	Posted 12/18/2018 3:11 pm Dude mate, all coins weigh differently than others, its just a part of the thing. After 1982, all cents are meant to be around 2.5 because they are made of zinc instead of copper. Before 1982, they are copper, which weigh around 3.1 It is normal for the coin to weigh a little more or less than its regular weight. Nothing unusual mate. Report this Post to the Staff
Mrph12 Pillar of the Community 689 Posts	Posted 12/18/2018 3:19 pm Thanks I am still looking for that 3.1 1983. Report this Post to the Staff
SilverCents Pillar of the Community United States 3281 Posts	Posted 12/18/2018 3:21 pm Don't worry man, keep up the good work! If you do ever find a cent like that then make another post! It would be quite interesting to see. Report this Post to the Staff
Mrph12 Pillar of the Community 689 Posts	Posted 12/18/2018 4:07 pm Thanks Happy Hunting Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/18/2018 8:00 pm Mint tolerance is +/- .13 grams. Also a lot of wear will reduce the weight. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 12/19/2018 04:56 am 2.6 grams is within tolerance, 2.7 is very slightly heavy but not enough so to make it worth a premium. I normally figure for a premium the weight needs to be at least .4 grams out of tolerance. Report this Post to the Staff
catskillcoin New Member United States 33 Posts	Posted 12/19/2018 06:55 am I'm also still looking for that 3.1 gram penny, 1983, 1983d, 1989d, 1990d, and of course, the 1982d (small date) Report this Post to the Staff
Mrph12 Pillar of the Community 689 Posts	Posted 12/19/2018 08:11 am Thanks everyone for your feed back. Also Happy Hunting Report this Post to the Staff
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