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Indian Head cents from 1859 to 1864 weigh 4.67 grams and are thicker than all other Indian Head coins dated after 1864. Near the end of 1864 the weight change to 3.11 grams.The thicker coins are made of Copper Nickel and the thinner coins are made from Bronze

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Q: I have an 1863 Indian penny and a 1901 Indian penny is the 1863 penny supposed to be thicker than the 1901 penny?
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