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mb357
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if a 1971 D lincoln penny suppose to weigh 2.5 grams is it normal or close to, to have one that weighs 3.11 grams?
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A 1971 penny is made of copper so the normal weight of one will be 3.11 grams. Copper plated pennies made 1983 to present are to weigh 2.5 grams.
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A 1971-D is not supposed to weigh 2.5 G, it is supposed to weigh 3.11 G.
@mb357.... Welcome aboard. You have the answer above... This is a great place to learn about coins....many, many experts post here and are very helpful. Cheers, RickO
Honestly, didnt feel like that was right if i look it up on my phone it says 2.5 grams fo r all memorial cents and my laptop said 3.11 grams {really wished payed more attention} anyways for the correct feed back brought it to collectors universe .thanks
A penny weight is 1/20th of a Troy ounce. LOL
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Just a note.
The 1982 cent coins have both weights as this was the transitional date when the mint switched from copper to zinc.
Add to the game, this coin has both small and large dates.
A 1982 D small date with a weight of 3.11 grams (Copper) is a highly sort after coin as it should weigh 2.5 grams.
How to identify a large date from a small date.
The “2” of date might be the most obvious; study how close it is to the rim on the Large Date vs. how far it is from the rim on the Small Date. It’s that simple.
Wayne
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memorial cents can weigh 3,11 grams or they can weigh 2.5 grams
it depends upon the year
in 1982 there were both weights. 1983 on is 2.5 grams