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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 1013146, member: 112&quot;]As rule of thumb - accepted mint tolerance was 1%. That means the coin could weigh 1% too much and be acceptable, or weigh 1% too little and be acceptable.</p><p><br /></p><p>With dimes - specified weight is 2.5grams. 1% of that is 0.025 grams. So a dime within tolerance could weigh anywhere from 2.525 grams to 2.475 grams.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is logical to assume that most coins are going to be the correct weight. Those being too heavy and those being too light are going to cancel each other out. That is why the specified weight of 2.5 grams is always used for purposes of calculations.</p><p><br /></p><p>Using Clembos numbers of his 5000 Mercury dimes weighing 398 Troy ounces, that means each coin would weigh 2.475 grams.</p><p><br /></p><p>That number is within mint tolerances for a new dime.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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