1982 And 1983 Penny's Are Mixed Up With Weights? Or I Am.

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Gremlins New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 3:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 3:52 pm Please ask us what you want to know and show your images right-side up. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Gremlins New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 4:06 pm I was weighing 1982-1983. Pennies. What should the 1982 and 1983 weights be? I have an 1982 at 2.7 grams(after multiple coin weights) rest are 3.2grams. What am I doing wrong? Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 4:50 pm 1982 "P" & "D" cents were made in copper 3.1g and copper coated zinc planchets which weigh 2.5g. Any cent after 82 weighs 2.5 Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 7:15 pm Some 82 cents are 3.1 grams as well (mints crossed over from copper to zinc mid year) so don't be confused. Edited by merclover 01/29/2021 7:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
mcshilling Pillar of the Community Canada 9162 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 7:29 pm 1982 cents are copper 3.1 grams and also zinc 2.4 grams you also have 7 different kinds plus the S mint to make 8 different kinds of coins for 1982. Report this Post to the Staff
Gremlins New Member United States 32 Posts	Posted 01/29/2021 8:12 pm Thank you so much. I had to go study about them. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/30/2021 04:41 am And don't forget mint tolerance of .10 grams +/-. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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