Coin that fittingly weighs five grams (6)

I believe the answer is:

nickel

(Other definitions for nickel that I've seen before include "Metallic element; US coin" , "US coin worth five cents" , "US five cent piece" , "5c coin" , "Silvery-white metal" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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