- Apr 23, 2014
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Her late husband kept it in his cufflink box. My question, being a key date, is this coin real or fake?
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It looks good. I just saw a fake at the coin shop and the first thing that was evident was the weight of the coin. It was much lighter as Icewing mentioned.
Yes, you need a more accurate scale. I don't know if a pharmacy could help you or not. On one hand, their scales would be very precise. But I don't know if they would put a coin on the scales that has been who knows where. Maybe take (or buy) some alcohol wipes to have with so it can be cleaned thoroughly before being weighed - if needed.
All I have is an antiquated postal scale .. not sure it will give me an accurate weight or not. I will dig it out and see though.
Piece of paper + tare button would solve the sanitary issue
Another place that would have a scale other than a pharmacy or post office would be:
a) Any grocery store that sells postage for packages (i.e., not just stamps)
b) Any pawn shop
c) Any coin shop
d) Decent jewelry stores
e) Possibly gold/silver scrap kiosks at the mall
f) Any winery (though you might have to sweet talk your way into them letting you use it)
g) Any university chemistry lab
h) Harbor Freight (for purchase, might call for stock first)
i) All else fails: the internet. Can't vouch for any personally. I have a decent scale that has lasted and been accurate for years now that I got for under $20 but sadly it has a maximum of 20g so I can't recommend for this project.
So, mcl...how would you like to visit my area??
Thank you G.I.B. .. It is not magnetic. I will try to get a weight on it tomorrow. I would guess the local pharmacy could get an accurate weight for me.
**kcm begins frantically looking around, wondering what in blazes he's gotten himself into THIS time! All he can think about is the wife's cast iron frying pan upside the head.....again!**Better be careful what you wish for there, kcm.. I'm in one of the most sparsely populated locales in the country; perhaps similar to yours in some ways, although mine certainly has fewer lakes, hills, trees, buildings, roads, indoor bathrooms, etc.. just as cold though, possibly windier.
Hmm.. I think I'm within reasonable driving distance..
You know what?
In fact, I might actually take you up on that offer. You free any time in the near future? Later tonight maybe?