1982 P Washington Quarter - underweight?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Rosalita, Jun 29, 2021.

  1. Rosalita

    Rosalita Active Member

    Hi guys,

    I have this 1982 P Washington Quarter and would like to know why the quarter is weighing in at 5.34 grams? I compared it to other quarters and it is the same width as other quarters (Right quarter of edge comparison).


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    1982 Washington Quarter (Reverse).jpg
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    Rim Comparison.jpg
     
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  3. Matthew Kruse

    Matthew Kruse Young Numismatist

    Its only a third of a gram less than it should weigh. Just wear from circulation o_O
     
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  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I agree and would say.. "Its tired and need a nap from circulation".
     
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  5. Rosalita

    Rosalita Active Member

    So what is considered the minimum weight for a quarter? 5.44 grams?
     
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  6. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    Still pretty normal just a little less from 39 years of wear and tear,also the enviormental damage kicking in.
     
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  7. JPD3

    JPD3 Well-Known Member

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  8. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    Because of the environmental damage and the excessive wear, the weight of the coin is irrelevant…imo…Spark
     
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  9. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    Spark nailed it -
     
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  10. Neal

    Neal Well-Known Member

    The surface looks soft, as if it has been in an acidic environment, such as the ground. This would leach some of the metal from the surface without looking like obvious wear. Wear itself, until it becomes quite substantial, removes only very negligible amounts of metal.
     
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  11. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Wow Spark, right on the money.
     
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