Indian Head Penny Weighing 4.3 G. - Coin Community Forum

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Skippy69 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 01/05/2021 12:07 pm Hello everyone, I have a coin I can use some info on. It's an 1836 Indian Head penny that weights only 4.3 grams instead of 4.8. I'm trying to figure out if it's becaus it's either gold,on the wrong planchet,or just a regular coin that's just a little light. I know I can easily take it somewhere local to figure out the gold part but honestly I get more help here so thank y'all in advance and it's not in the best of shape so hopefully these pictures will be enough for y'all to even make a determination. Again thank y'all. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/05/2021 12:19 pm I thought the proper weight for a CN cent was closer to 4.7 gr, but in any event I'm guessing the corrosion could have eaten away enough metal to lighten it that much. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 01/05/2021 12:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 01/05/2021 12:59 pm 4.7 is correct. 4.67 is spot on. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1108.html Corrosion could definitely be the reason for the lightening of it. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
Skippy69 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 01/05/2021 1:10 pm That's kinda what I was thinking also.thank you. When I was researching this coin some of the sites said 4.67,some said 4.7,and others said 4.8 but I'm learning and that's why I love this forum because people are quick to make sure to point out your info is off. I respect the straight forward no sugar coating way of thinking people have here. Thanks again. Report this Post to the Staff
Skippy69 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 01/05/2021 1:18 pm I'm agreeing with both of y'all and thanks for the info on the weight though if 4.67 spot on wouldn't that make 4.7 incorrect but excited. Report this Post to the Staff
Skippy69 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 01/05/2021 1:19 pm Accepted Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 01/05/2021 2:32 pm "Copper-Nickel Oak Wreath With Shield (1860-1864) Designer - Engraver: James B LongacreMetal Composition: 88% Copper - 12% Nickel Diameter: 19 mm Mass / Weight: 4.67 grams" Also agree the the weight loss is just from 157+ years of wear EDIT: "Information" came from a random internet sight. Edited by Rothery 01/05/2021 2:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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