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victoriarose28 Valued Member United States 169 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 03:26 am It weighs 3.26g which is a little bit higher than the maximum Weight Tolerance. Your inputs and opinions would be greatly appreciated as usual. Hope to hear back from our experts. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 04:50 am Slightly high in weight, sometimes the planchet stock is rolled a little thick or a little thin causing off weight. It would have to be off more than that though to add any interest. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 05:03 am 3.24 grams was the max allowable weight at the mint. 0.02 grams high is not unusual. Just an eyelash, literally, out of tolerance assuming your scale is accurate. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96209 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 08:40 am did you zero out the scale after you place the little pedestal on the scale and before you placed the cent on top of it? just looking at the coin, it should weigh a bit light due to the excessive wear. but 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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19158 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 08:46 am Agree with all above. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/21/2023 10:11 am BO-ring. Report this Post to the Staff
victoriarose28 Valued Member United States 169 Posts	Posted 05/02/2023 04:18 am Thank you for your replies. I was thinking might be a planchet error. It's of no significance error but just curious of what you might have to say. Report this Post to the Staff
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