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just got this 2023 silver proof from a reliable seller, it weighs 12.89 grams, while my other silver proofs weigh 12.67 or so, any ideas why?   Edited by kennedy759 05/10/2024 9:47 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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It's less than 2% off the mark, is that within Mint tolerance for proofs?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Cool find. 
Errers and Varietys.
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Apparently this is within the allowable Weight Tolerance - although I don't know what that tolerance is for a silver proof.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The difference may be 90% silver and 99% silver.
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Valued Member
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240 Posts |
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it should weigh 12.685g 2023 S Kennedy half dollars : Silver Proof Mintage: 212,565 Minted at: San Francisco Metal Composition: 99.9% Fine Silver Diameter: 30.6 mm - Mass / Weight: 12.685 grams Yours does weigh a bit more than it should, but what is the tolerance for these pure metal coins?
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Valued Member
 United States
240 Posts |
I reached out to the company I bought it from, they contacted the mint and found out 1992 and newer silver kennedy proofs have a tolerance of +/- .4 grams, so though high, it is correct.
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Moderator
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Quote: so though high, it is correct. Extra silver for you! 
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Valued Member
United States
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Quote: 1992 and newer silver kennedy proofs have a tolerance of +/- .4 grams, so though high, it is correct. Super cool! Congrats!
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Valued Member
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Wow nice coin. That extra weight is for all the heavy snow cameo on Kennedy. Nice coin I like.
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Quote: That extra weight is for all the heavy snow cameo on Kennedy. Sounds legit! 
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