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The weight of a penny

Updated: 8/9/2023
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13y ago

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It depends on the date.

  • Indian Head pennies dated 1864 to 1909 weigh 3.11 grams.
  • The Lincoln, Wheat Ears Reverse penny weighs 3.11 grams except for steel cents made only in 1943 that weigh 2.67 grams.
  • The Lincoln, Memorial Reverse penny (1959 to mid 1982) weighs 3.11 grams.
  • The Lincoln, Memorial Reverse penny (mid 1982 to present) weighs 2.5 grams.

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Lincoln cents made from 1909 to 1982 weigh 3.11 grams, 1983 to date are 2.5 grams, so it depends on what years are in the roll.

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Between 1.5 and 2 grams.

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2.5 grams

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2.5 Grams

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