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kyleg02247 Valued Member United States 84 Posts	Posted 07/27/2018 12:06 pm Hey everyone, I am wondering if this is the 1888 8 over 7 Indian Head cent. I am having a hard time getting a nice picture of the date but any help would be greatly appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/27/2018 2:23 pm Please show us the full date logo, including the lower bust and the coin's denticles below the date. I don't believe it is the overdate, just looking for confirmation. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 07/27/2018 2:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21655 Posts	Posted 07/27/2018 4:32 pm I agree with coinfrog. Does not appear to be 8 over 7 but there are other markers to confirm this but will need a complete photo of the Obverse to check. Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 07/27/2018 5:53 pm Yep, need a full view of the coin in sharp focus. Both sides. Then we can check it out with Snow's guide. Report this Post to the Staff
kyleg02247 Valued Member United States 84 Posts	Posted 07/28/2018 7:03 pm Hey Everyone, I really appreciate all of the quick responses. Unfortunately I am unable to capture a decent photo with my phone and the USB microscope only starts at 40X zoom, so its impossible to get it focused showing the whole coin. If anyone has any recommendations for a decent microscope to buy please let me know. I did however take the coin out of its protective case and I have attached a few more photos. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21655 Posts	Posted 07/29/2018 09:01 am kyleg- Is there any way you can take a picture of the full coin with a camera or phone? Partial pictures don't usually help as there are other markers on the 1888 over 7 that will verify it's legitimacy. In the meantime, you can check yourself. Look at the rim over the word UNITED. It should have a small Cud there. If not, then it is not an 8 over 7. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75147 Posts	Posted 07/29/2018 3:14 pm Doesn't look like it to me. I see a normal Indian Head cent. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/03/2018 8:55 pm Here is the diagnostic pic for the S-1 overdate. As you can see, the date logo on the OP's coin does not relate correctly to the bust point and denticles in the photo. Report this Post to the Staff
kyleg02247 Valued Member United States 84 Posts	Posted 08/10/2018 12:41 am Ok, I purchased another 1888 Indian Head penny today, this one definitely caught my eye because it appears that the "1" in the date has been re-punched as well as a few other details I noticed. Any thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff
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