Very Worn & Dirty 1888 Indian Cent. Any Chance It's The 8/7 Overdate?

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Kfseadog Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 07/22/2019 12:24 pm I picked this one up for $.70 in an Indian cent bin. I'm not quite convinced it's the overdate, but would like to get other opinions. It's too worn to make out the die break on the rim above the E. I also can't see the top portion of "7" where it should be. But the bottom of the 8 looks compelling with a possible 7 protruding. I'm not sure, especially with the other damage marks and dirt on the obverse. I don't really want to clean it just in case it's a genuine piece. Here's a picture showing the top portion of the 8. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/22/2019 2:00 pm The date is very close to the correct position in relation to the bust tip, so that's a good start. The stump of the 7 also looks like it might be there. Try nudging some of that grunge away from the bottom of the last 8 with, say, a dampened wood toothpick and see if it's there. Edited by Coinfrog 07/22/2019 2:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8517 Posts	Posted 07/22/2019 11:59 pm Need full front and back pics. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
Kfseadog Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 07/23/2019 01:18 am I tried a damp toothpick but not much, I didn't want to scratch it even if it is damaged already. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8517 Posts	Posted 07/23/2019 11:16 am Dang if I know, too much crud. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/23/2019 11:20 am On further review, I believe the date logo is just slightly too far to the left to be the overdate. Report this Post to the Staff
Kfseadog Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 07/23/2019 11:49 am I'm inclined to agree, thanks for the help. Report this Post to the Staff
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