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New Member
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Came across a nickel which looked some what odd and felt just a tiny bit heavier compared to a normal 5 cent nickel. So I had it weighed, just because I was a bit curious. The coin weighs about 5.25 grams. Is that the normal weight for this coin? I dont think it is, for I've read somewhere that a nickel is usually around 5 grams or so. Since my coin is a bit heavier, what does that mean? Is this a known error? I know this coin isn't in the greatest of condition, but I am curious to find out n know y it weighs a bit more than a regular nickel. For it doesn't look like it is plated or anything. Just looks a bit off aligned is all!     |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Jefferson nickelMass 5.000 g Diameter 21.21 mm Edge Plain Composition 75% copper 25% nickel "Wartime Nickels" (mid-1942 to 1945) 56% copper 35% silver 9% manganese 
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New Member
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I am not at all understanding this article at all. So what does it mean?
Am I supposed to turn in my coin? Somebody please explain and or give details pretty please?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So if it is above 5.194 grams it is a bit heavier. So you have a slightly over weight nickel. About .0084 of a gram over.
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01/27/2019 12:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, could be a slightly too thick planchet.
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New Member
United States
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Will there be any value to this coin, and is it worth sending in for grading?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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There would be zero value over face for this coin. And definitely not worth getting it graded.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The difference would probably to too like to even tell with a side by side comparison. Were talking a very small difference in weight?
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New Member
United States
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I see, thank you so very much for all of the feed backs ! Much appreciated ....
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I am not at all understanding this article at all. So what does it mean?
Am I supposed to turn in my coin? Somebody please explain and or give details pretty please? What Coop showed was the law on the books relating to the specifications for the coins. The part at the end (b) specifies what the MINT is supposed to do if it finds they have produced overweight coins. You don't have to turn your coin in as the mint has already released it. |
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