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Just A Weight Question On A 1984 Philadelphia Lincoln Cent!

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Hello guys forgive my ignorance but I was weight my Lincoln cents and ran on a 1984 Philadelphia Lincoln Cent that weights 2.59 grams is this normal most of the others weight 2.49, 2.5, 2.51 but none 2.59 just curious on it.
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Normal weight is 2.5 grams ± 0.1 grams. Your 2.58 gram Lincoln falls within the 2.4 to 2.6 gram range.

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Mint tolerance is +/- .10 grams of normal 2.5 grams. On older cents the tolerance is +/- .13 grams.
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Good to know thanks a million!
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Thanks John1 that info is also helpful.
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JJC, there is a huge data base on coins that can be found on this site. Look in the Left margin: you will find a link titled "US Coin Facts"

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https://www.coincommunity.com/us_coin_facts/
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Well within tolerance.



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Other coin weight and tolerances :
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Thanks Coop! I've seen you post that many times and always forget to Dl it and then forget where I saw it..
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