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    2.35 g 1983-D cent - within tolerances?

    Is -0.15 grams within mint tolerances for a copper plated zinc cent?

    If not, would this be a rolled thin planchet? If so it would only be my second. I have a wheat cent that weighs 2.71 grams (I think). There are some parts of the coin that aren't struck that well.
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    I would think this is below tolerances. So I would describe it as a rolled-thin planchet (planchet punched out of rolled thin stock). I have a zinker that is 1.6 grams, so they can get a lot thinner.
    Mike Diamond. Error coin writer and researcher.

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      Thanks Mike! Were the details really weak on that very light planchet.

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        Yes, especially around the periphery. It was also indented by a planchet during the strike. Obviously, the details are strong opposite the indent.
        Mike Diamond. Error coin writer and researcher.

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          Yes, this is out of tolerance. But not so far that buyers would be rushing to your door to buy it.

          I have a bunch of light-weight quarters that I got from a vending operation -- rejected by their counters. Out of spec but not of great interest to my customers.

          Not to downplay your coin, just want you to be aware that it is a nice coin to find and keep but few buyers. A good educational piece. I have a lot of those.
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            Thanks Ken. Yeah, I figured it would need to be way under or over before there was a premium associated. I want to keep it anyway. That way I have a copper & a zinc specimen. I'd like to have one of all current denominations, but unless I accidentally drop one and it sounds funny, I don't weigh every nickel, dime, or quarter.

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