You don't need to tell us the story behind the 1982 D Copper Small Date.. Believe me when I tell you this.. We all know it! (The specialists here on CoinTalk) Almost every day someone posts what they think is another one. It always turns out to be a large date and they will always be a large date!
Horrible pictures. Go to a well lit area, and try it again. Although a better picture won't change the fact that you have a Large Date 1982 cent.
Just finished perusing the entire thread and feel vindicated. I saw the first pic, knew it was a large date, end of thread...Spark