This is a copper small date. The denver mint looks like it was struck on the bottom 8. If u consider the top of 8 to be 12 oclock. The strait side would be at 2 oclock then u will see the D. Pretty sure it is but take a look. I will take more pictures but cant stand the heartache now. Lol Maybe im just seeing things.
Yes, that is a real Heatache. The "D" would have to be under the date for it to have any value. And it seems to be in rough shape, from what I can see.
Denver didn't make any copper 1982 small dates. If you want to look for the 1 or 2 in 17 billion minted, be my guest.