1864 Indian Head Copper/Bronze Indentification

[wjl11-migration]

Hello,

 

1864 Indian Head Cent comes in copper & bronze. Is there an way to tell which is which?

 

Thanks,

W

[AVickery]

Hi,

 

The easiest way to tell the difference is by weight. The copper-nickel will weigh right at 4.67 grams and the bronze will be 3.11 grams and will be thinner if you have comparison pieces.

 

Thanks,