1978 Ike dollar slight over weight

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by R_rabbit, Apr 23, 2019.

  1. R_rabbit

    R_rabbit Well-Known Member

    Hi everyone:)
    I know I haven’t posted any coins in a while (working on the minting and errors thread:) )
    but seeing the Ike dollar post reminded me of the 50 Ikes I bought a while ago.
    Still have not had a thorough examination of them but I did weigh them and put them in a nice coin booklet.
    New scale,works great!

    This one in particular was over weight. It weighs in at 23.12-13grams

    Imho, I think that it is within weight tolerance and is not a silver Ike.
    Let me know your thoughts! Thank you!

    Ike dollar tolerance
    Weight

    Clad: 22.680 grams Silver: 24.592 grams

    Weight Tolerance (+/-)

    Clad: 0.907 grams Silver: 0.984 grams


    Ike dollar 40% or clad 8 grains +/- .52 grams This is the only clad coin not held to the same standard as the silver versions.
     

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  3. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    No the others are not held to the same stands either.

    quarter clad is +/-.227 grams 40% is +/- .200 grams
    Half clad is +/- .454 40% silver +/- .400 grams

    The dollar coin is the only one where the weight tolerance ranges don't overlap

    Maximum weight for a clad Ike is 23.58 grams so you coin is within tolerance and is clad. Minimum weight for a silver Ike is 23.608 grams
     
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