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kotic1
10-28-2012, 08:31 AM
I found this coin, don't know if it is purposely this way, like removed plating or minted this way. How much is a penny supposed to weigh? Thank you and sorry again for last post.:squigglemouth:

hasfam
10-28-2012, 09:01 AM
weights are pre-1982 3.11 grams, 1982 to present 2.50 grams
Can't really see anything from the photos. Most likely its either been re-plated or stripped of it's plating. Either or, it happened after it left the Mint and is considered damage and not an error.

willbrooks
10-28-2012, 09:33 AM
Check the diameter also in relation to a normal cent.

jcuve
10-28-2012, 11:17 AM
I would think looking at the pics it is either plated or had the copper chemically altered to appear somewhat silver in appearance. Weight, as noted, is important.