1980 Penny

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  1. JimmysChange

    JimmysChange Member

    This 1980 penny, does not weigh over 3 grams. In fact, it comes in at 2.7 grams. If im not mistaken. This should weigh over 3 grams correct?. Any help would be apreciated people.
     

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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    The proper weight for Copper Cents is 3.11 Grams
    Plus or Minus in weight tolerance in some cases..
    Are you using a gram scale. Like a Jewelers scale?
     
  4. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Not sure the exact tolerance +/- but it could also be from a thin rolled stock. Make sure your scale is correct, reset and try again on a flat surface. Also compare side by side with another cent to examine thickness.
     
  5. JimmysChange

    JimmysChange Member

    Yes sir. Its a jewelry scale. I have weighed 10 different pennies, and those one still weighs the same. I even dropped it on a wood dresser to hear the sound only copper would make. Sounded like a Zinc penny
     
  6. Dallife

    Dallife New Member

    Did you find out anything else about this penny?
     
  7. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I guess not.. Last time he posted was on July 10. He probably figured it out.
     
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  8. Dallife

    Dallife New Member

    I actually have a similar one lol was really hoping he figured it out
     
  9. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Create a new thread. Pictures needed. Did you weigh it on a gram scale? Try the Error Coins forum.

    We are here to help you.
     
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  10. Dallife

    Dallife New Member

    Hey thanks for being helpful, appreciate it!
     
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