Why is there 8 different 1982 Lincoln pennies

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Why is there 8 different 1982 Lincoln pennies

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Over the weekend I went through a bag of pennies that someone gave me and I found eight different 1982 P and D pennies. Why do they all weigh different?
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Here is a link that will explain.

http://www.lincolncentresource.com/smalldates/1982.html
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Admit it. Who all made their own scale in the link?
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Just easier to buy one of eBay or amazon for around ten bucks.
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Re: Why is there 8 different 1982 Lincoln pennies

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I've several videos on this subject, the US Mint was changing the alloy and minting process for cents in 1982 so it is a transitional year.

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