1983 Copper Cent.weight 3gr - Coin Community Forum

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norman02 Valued Member Switzerland 90 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 04:17 am Hi just came across an article about 1983 copper verses zinc coins. Both of these weigh 3gr...i am not using is sensitive scale so it my be an extra .01gr Are these of value as they say in various articles Many thanks for looking Report this Post to the Staff

lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 04:25 am I would suspect the accuracy of the scale. The first one pictured is definitely a normal copper coated zinc coin, as there is zinc corrosion on the left edge on the obverse. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15425 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 04:54 am By the initial photo I'm skeptical. Weigh these on calibrated scales with resolution of 0.01 grams and report back. If genuine then yes - they have significant numismatic premium. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
coincrew1000 Valued Member United States 71 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 06:05 am zinc pennies don't weigh 3 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95857 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 07:35 am your inaccurate scale could be rounding up to nearest whole number - if it weighs 2.5 to 2.9 grams it will round up to 3.0 (The top image shows that the coin is a zinc coin.) 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 Edited by Dearborn 01/25/2023 07:38 am Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 5:10 pm need a better scale. Would be nice if copper. Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1489 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 5:20 pm Drop them both on a table — wouldn't recommend this for uncirculated or better, but it won't matter with these two — and compare the "ring tone" to a known copper (pre-1982) cent. Report this Post to the Staff
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