Wondering if anybody out there has a suggestion for a good quality lower priced coin scale. I have purchased a few of them but wound up sending them back because they're weighing was inconsistent. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I bought one years ago made by AWS and have never had a problem with it. The only thing is it only weighs to one decimal point 0.1 I should have bought one that goes to 0.01 grams. There's one I'm looking at on amazon made by Brifit. (This is not a recommendation for you to buy it. You have to make that decision). EDIT If you're getting inconsistent weights, maybe you have to recalibrate it more often.
Can you please post info about the brands that you had issues with and what your issues were so we can know what to avoid? Thanks!
I recently got a no name pocket scale that does .01 gm, seems pretty consistent and accurate. Cheap, found it on ebay, out of China, of course.
I just bought a LightHouse Libra .01-100G digital scale from Amos Advantage. Here's the info on it: This extra-small digital coin scale is a useful collector's tool at home and on the go. • Illuminated LCD display with auto-off function after 60 seconds to conserve battery life • Switchable between 6 different weighing units: g, oz, ozt, dwt, ct, gn • Weight tolerance: +/- 0.03 g • Tare function • Large stainless steel weighing platform • Detachable protective cover, can also be used as a weighing pan • 2 AAA batteries included • Weighing range 0.01–100 g. With counting function. Overall Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 5/8" (64 x 116 x 17 mm).
I have this one, and have never been disappointed with it: https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/precision-pocket-scale-100-x-.01-g.html You can get a cheaper one that has .1 g increments. I wanted the higher precision for weighing diamonds.
I have two digital coin scales. If you check ratings on Amazon, you should be able to find a good one at a good price. When you get a scale, consider a standard weight to check the scale. I started with a 50 gram weight. My US-VELOCITY scale works well. The scale has a weight range of 1 - 150 grams. That is way to low for some of what I collect. Central Italy AES Signatum (bronze currency bar) with punched inscriptions: X and C (crescent) Late 4th to early 3rd century BC per seller, dating per T&V page 16. Vecchi in ICC dates counter-stamped aes rude and cast bars 7th to 3rd century BC. “Interesting bronze lumps countermarked with a cross and crescent, probably symbolizing the sun and moon..” Fragment of an originally rectangular bronze bar, decoration indeterminate. The full bar was 68mm wide and part of the bar is this width. The small part is only 36mm wide. Length is 27 to 67 mm and thickness is 30 mm. The edge seams on one side is 15mm (or about 50% of the thickness) and only 6mm (20%) on the other side. 597 grams Condition: Green patina, fragmentary Aes Formatum 4th Century BC, central Italy. This is what the Romans used before they produced coins. Fragment (130x85x57 mm) of a flat, trapezoidal rectangular bronze bar. 2530 grams I bought a 0 - 3000 gram scale from alibaba - Superior Mini Digital Platform Scale Digital Kitchen Measuring Scale. The cost was $3, and shipping was $11. I do not use the low weight scale much now. If you want a different kind of coin scale, you could go for one a bit older: A rare George III brass rocker balance to verify Half-crown, Shilling and Sixpence, 147mm. A Patent of George Raby of 1778 for a rocker balance to weigh coins of these denominations, makes no mention of gauge slots. https://www.michaelfinlay.com/MF_WEBSITE_TRIAL/___COIN_SCALES.html
Just purchased a Lighthouse Libra coin scale on e-Bay for $21 & change. Have a cheaper one that only registers to the tenth, so looking forward for more accurate weights. Thanks UncleScroge!
There were several deals, just took the best one, and seller has been dealing with e-Bay for quite a few years. Free shipping, too.
https://www.amazon.com/DIGITAL-SCAL...96?keywords=Coin+scale&qid=1574904839&sr=8-96 It's been a couple of years since I purchased this however it has done good by me for the last 4 years or so. I really like it.
No the tare function simply zeros it. For instance if you put a container on it to put whatever you're weighing into before adding the items you would tare it so the scale won't weigh the container.
Calibration requires a weight piece within the scale parameter. With electronic scales, they have a procedure to follow with a precise weight. Most come with a small weight for it. Otherwise https://www.amazon.com/s?k=calibration+weights&i=garden&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Try to determine what weight you need by your scales instructions for the right one. Jim
