1862, 1863, And 1865 Indian Head Coin Thickness

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Longtrack Lady New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 8:57 pm Probably not a surprise to others, but it was a cool moment for me today. I was going through all the Indian Head penny's and realized that the 1862, and 1863 were a gram heavier than the others. Dates in title and post corrected by Forum Mom. Also moved to Classic Coins forum. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 9:04 pm Coins in 1865 were struck from a thinner bronze alloy than the copper-nickel cents produced into early 1864. Cents from 1864 exist in both varieties. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 12/08/2019 10:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 9:17 pm In '64, the composition was changed to copper/tin, a change from the original copper/nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 9:17 pm To CCF , coinfrog said it all . Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 12/09/2019 09:57 am Just 1 gram? Should be almost 1.5 grams The bronze versions, 95%copper 5% tin and zinc (1864 and later) were 3.11 grams. The coppernickel version, 88% copper 12% nickel (1859 - 1864) were 4.66 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
Longtrack Lady New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 12/09/2019 12:51 pm Great Insight all! The gram weight issue @Conder101... Could be a poor scale. There is definitely a big feel difference. Thanks for the feedback all! Report this Post to the Staff
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