Yes, it's copper. I weighed all of the 1982's before checking the date. I've only found 3 that appeared to be small date out of a bag full.
Well the only 1982-D small date copper was sold for $18,800. So have fun spending all that money. https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-7WIR5
So you're saying the ENTIRE WORLD has found ONLY ONE, but you, yourself, found three. Wow, you must be so awesome.
Thank you. I'm trying real hard not to send anything that isn't what I think, although I'm sure I will.
3.1 grams is copper (bronze) same thing. It is "bronze" because it is only 95% copper. But it is interchangeably referred to as copper. 2.5 grams is zinc with copper coating
I learned something new - didn't know they were the same thing. Well, heckfire! I weighed it again. It's zinc. At least I've figured out the small date part.