Questions about a coins weight
simpsondanny46
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I have a 1947 steel that weight is 3.00 grams can someone help me
out on what could or should I do here?
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simpsondanny46
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That's a 1943 not a 1947. Did you weigh it on a scale that actually has 0.01 g accuracy?
That coin is not copper.
Not you too, jmlanzaf! Is this thing contagious?
Steel cent weighs 2.7 grams. Keep it in your collection.
Watch I will show on a scale
Like I said it's weight is 3.00 grams.
So anyone have any ideals on what I should do here?
There's half a gram of dirt on the scale.
Are you asking because you think this coin has some value? You're right, it has some value. Based on recent eBay sales, it's worth some number of cents. Maybe 20 cents, maybe 50 cents, maybe 10 cents. There's a lot of variation. The exact value doesn't mean a whole lot when postage costs are higher than the value.
Even if your scale is calibrated accurately, the slight difference in weight has absolutely no impact on the value of this piece.
Manifest_Destiny what does my scales cleanliness have to with the question I have? I guess your mad at the world and have to just pick on someone cause you're just that good at life and you want to feel better about being you? Thanks tho for that constructive criticism that added nothing at all to my original query about the coin? "Rah Rah You"
That thing looks older than I am. Can you prove that scale is calibrated with a different coin or a dollar bill? If not, go buy a new one. They’re like 10 bucks at a local smoke shop if you have one nearby.
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@DeplorableDan In all fairness you aren't that old. The scale does look like it has seen better days thou.
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Get a new scale.
Offer it on eBay as a no mint mark three-gram DDO steel cent error. You have the photo evidence.
Nothing wrong with my scale
Now can we get to the coin unless you all are still stuck on a scale cleanliness that has nothing at all to do with my question
What does a modern zinc coin weigh on your scale? show please.
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The standard weight changed around that time, and also there is a legal weight tolerance on US coins, so the weight can deviate a bit from standard.
I am not as familiar with Lincoln cents, but there is good information in this thread that can answer your questions https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/718267/lincoln-cent-weight-discrepancies-please-add-info
Your scale looks accurate (low by .01 to .02 g) on those.
So your 1943 at 3.00 is between the 2.70 for a normal steel cent, but below 3.11 for a copper/bronze cent.
Maybe it is a steel cent that was plated with something?
Thank you, I just wanted to verify that your scale was reading two decimal places. So the 68 should weigh 3.11 and the zinc should be 2.5. This points out two things, first your scale could be ever so slightly off. And second that coins can vary from the standard weight due to overweight/underweight planchets and possibly just some grime or gunk on a coin.
What I'm saying is that your steel cent doesn't have enough variance from standard to be of any value, it is not close to the weight of a copper cent and it clearly looks like a steel cent. If you want to do the research to see if the mint was making any non US coinage in 43 that had a planchet weight of 3 grams knock yourself out. But my guess from the photos you have provided is you have a reprocessed coin, and the added weight is the result of the replating that was done at some time in the past.
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Thank you for the info. I do appreciate it very much. I refine gold so this was my scales I used for it that's why it was dirty by rhe way
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It was common to re-plate the steel cents because they tended to corrode. It is also possible to have a slightly thick/ heavy planchet.
It is more likely that people are reacting to your prior threads and BST listings. Their 1st impression of you will color the way they view subsequent postings.
We also just had a similar question from someone that ended up simply being a scale accuracy issue.
"reprocessed" steel cents are often found. It was a sales gimmick that was used back in the late 50's and 60's. Since the steel doesn't hold up well, many got plated or reprocessed as they called it. Any plating would add just a tick or two to the weights.
That was my first thought when I saw the coin and your question. Not heavy enough for a copper cent. Either plated or a defective (overweight) planchet.
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