2.93g 1955 D mint wheat cent

Can anyone tell me more about this coin I weighed it and it weighed 2.93 and they said it could be worth a significant amount that is because it could be brass I'm not sure about that can someone please shed some light on this
1955 D Lincoln wheat back cent

Thank you in advance for all of your help

 

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Its within tolerance might be a little light but its probably just from being 66 years old.

 

You think it would lose that much weight because of the age

 

No it would not. It has very little wear. The coin is within tolerance.

 

Geez, I wish I would lose as I get older .

 

We pay by the grade, not the weight. Lol. But anyway, they shoot for 3.11, so yours is likely within tolerance.

 

Who is "they" that said it may be worth a significant amount?

 

A little on the light side but not enough to get my interest. It's worth one cent and not a cent more.

 

Although this guy could be full of shit, I just was wondering if I found anything good.
I have been collecting for a lil while but for the past year gotten more serious and have learned some things I just don't want to get taken advantage of because of my lack of knowledge

 

I have been collecting for a lil while but for the past year gotten more serious and have learned some things I just don't want to get taken advantage of because of my lack of knowledge so I don't know a lot of the lingo with that being said what does it mean when someone says
"The coin is within tolerance."

 

No, he is full of it, for sure. He jumps from a 1943 to a 1955 D and tries to say because the 43 is worth x then the 55 D is worth 1/2 x. That is total BS in the world of numismatics, and trying to compare different years and mint marks coin values should be your first red flag.

Edit: your 55D is not worth more than 4 cents. And his is not worth more than 5 cents unless it is in perfect condition with no marks or damage and still would not be worth more than a few dollars.

 

Ok I kinda figured that.
What does it mean when someone says
"The coin is within tolerance"

 

There is a "Variance" for each denomination and type of metal.
A Copper planchet weighs 3.11 grams + - 0.13g. A Zinc planchet weighs 2.5 grams + - 0.10g. A Steel planchet weighs 2.7 grams

 

Here is a table of tolerances for your info

 

Like the chart, going to add a copy to my growing collection of reference tables. Thanks.

 

That is how I got that one. I also have a file on my PC with handy charts, lists and links that other members post.

 

Welcome to Cointalk! If you don't already have it, pick up a copy of A Guide Book of United States Coins aka the Red Book. It's a good introduction to coins. Just don't put much stock in the prices of coins.

 

The chart gives you the answer Jimmie. The Red Book is a great reference also. Good luck

 

...you might try testing your scale for calibration. You also have to understand that the copper alloy sheets the wheats were punched out of could have been rolled a little thinner resulting in a lighter weight, but, as noted, it’s within tolerance
anyway...imo, a thin planchet wheat...agree not enough wear to impact the weight...Spark