1978 Quarter That Weighs 5.29g - Coin Community Forum

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Arnold Pettibone New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 07/25/2021 03:02 am Came across a 1978 Washington quarter that, first off, sounds like a silver coin. I don't believe it is silver, it would weigh more I believe. Then I weighed it it only weighed 5.29g. That a bit over .4g underweight. Is that due to wear? Or possible different planchet? Anyone out there with more knowledge any info would be appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/25/2021 05:01 am . 5.67 would be normal and there is a mint tolerance of +/- .19 . 14th post down http://goccf.com/t/251134#2113155 Photos might help.Front back edge. John1 Edited by John1 07/25/2021 05:03 am Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 07/25/2021 11:25 am Seems to be just a slightly underweight planchet. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94666 Posts	Posted 07/25/2021 7:32 pm On a non-precious metal coin the weight is not that critical. It is only .2 out from the nominal desired weight and depending on the condition of the coin, it may be ok. Like OFM said it may have started out as an under weight planchet. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Arnold Pettibone New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 1:01 pm Thank you all for your replies. So, if it is a underweight planchet, would that change the tone or sound of this coin so dramatically? I'll add some photos later and that may help. Thanks again all Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 1:38 pm Yes it might. Report this Post to the Staff
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