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helena commented on this post about 4 weeks agowhy would this 1944 penny only weight 2.8. my scale is calibrated.Comments (5)
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That is actually not far from the target weight of 3.1g. Weight loss is quite common in 1944 pennies due to corrosion so we wouldn't think too muchThat is actually not far from the target weight of 3.1g. Weight loss is quite common in 1944 pennies due to corrosion so we wouldn't think too much of it. Just make sure that it doesn't stick to a magnet to rule out the (highly unlikely) possibility that it is a steel penny. More ... -
My 1944 penny is in good condition. It weights 2.8. Did you find out any information about the 1944 aluminum penny. -
helena No way it's aluminum. It would probably weight less than one gram in that case. Perhaps a zinc penny error? Is it silver in color? Because ithelena No way it's aluminum. It would probably weight less than one gram in that case. Perhaps a zinc penny error? Is it silver in color? Because it could also be a worn-down/corroded copper penny plated with a shiny metal. Either way, it doesn't seem to be anything special. If you have doubts about its worth or authenticity you should bring it to a reputable local coin dealer for appraisal. More ...
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It does not stick to a magnet, but I was reading about 1944 aluminum pennies that do not stick to magnets. Is there such of penny made out ofIt does not stick to a magnet, but I was reading about 1944 aluminum pennies that do not stick to magnets. Is there such of penny made out of aluminum. More ...
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thanks, it's not silver in color
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