5 Tips For Using A Scale To Weigh Coins [Coin Collecting]

Wondering how to weigh coins yourself? Do you need an official coin scale? How do you most accurately weigh coins? Here's everything you need to know about weighing coins on a scale! Plus 5 things you MUST do when weighing coins for the first time. BEFORE you start weighing coins yourself at home... For coin weights and tolerances, you'll NEED A DETAILED COIN GUIDE like the Guide Book Of United States Coins book that I'm seen using in the video: https://amzn.to/3GyYvTt Here's MY FAVORITE COIN SCALE and more details about why you need to weigh coins in the first place: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/best-scale-for-weighing-coins/ ============================ ⚡TIMESTAMPS FROM THE VIDEO⚡ 00:00 - 5 Things You Need To Know Before Weighing Coins 00:10 - TIP #1: A Scale That Measures 1/10th Of A Gram (see why) 01:54 - TIP #2: Weight Tolerances For U.S. Coins (where to find this info) 03:47 - TIP #3: What Your Coin Should Weigh (where to find this info) 04:51 - TIP #4: A Very Small, Lightweight Coin Scale Is Best (see why) 05:55 - TIP #5: Don't Spend Too Much On A Coin Scale (see why) 06:13 - SUMMARY: Best Features To Look For In A Coin Scale SUBSCRIBE to get more COIN TIPS: https://bit.ly/FunTimesGuideYOUTUBE 🔔 HIT THE BELL next to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a video! ============================ ABOUT The Fun Times Guide To U.S. Coins: We help you identify U.S. coins worth money! Our coin collecting videos and articles will help you get your questions about coins answered quickly... and accurately. Interested in coin collecting on a budget? You're in the right place! Even if you don't collect coins & you just want to know specific coin values or how to keep coins safe... START HERE: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com Real People. Real Experiences. Real Helpful. ABOUT Josh: I’m the Coin Editor at TheFunTimesGuide.com. I began collecting coins when I was 11 years old. Today, I collect and study U.S. coins made during the 20th century. I enjoy sharing my favorite coin collecting tips and coin collecting basics with those who are just getting started in this exciting coin collecting hobby! ★ American Numismatic Association (ANA) - member ★ Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) - member and Coin Journalist award winner ★ Florida United Numismatists Club (FUN Topics magazine) - editor ★ Images of America: The United States Mint in Philadelphia (book) - author Let's CONNECT: Pinterest: https://bit.ly/FunWithCoins Twitter: https://twitter.com/FunCoins #coincollecting #uscoins #numismatics ============================ ►RELATED QUESTIONS I've been asked: Q: Can you use a food scale to weigh coins? A: Yes, but make sure that it measures in 10th of a gram increments. Q: How to count coins by weight? A: Here's how: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/how-much-do-coins-weigh/ Q: How to weigh a coin without a scale? A: Here's how: https://sciencing.com/create-justice-scale-7565365.html Q: Where can I find a scale for weighing coins? What is the best scale to weigh coins? A: This is my favorite scale for weighing coins. I've had it for years, and I found it on Amazon: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/best-scale-for-weighing-coins/