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[fano169]

Can’t get the last number of this ih . It’s killing me that I can’t figure it out . How can I bring out the number . Please help

 

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[HuntinDog]

I would call it a 1878
Unfortunatly not a 77 or 73

 

[JccEldreth]

I think Dog got it 1878, maybe...

 

[GB1]

i see 1876 but i have not so well eye sight either

 

[fano169]

Thanks for replies . I’d think 78 is the one . Still open to other replies . Thanks all

 

[smokeythecat]

First choice 1878, second 1876.

 

[wolfcamp1]

is there an 187? that is worth a ton. If so, I say that is the year you go with!

 

[invent4hir]

Zooming in on the 1st photo, the date looks like 1876. Comparing the first "8" with the last digit, there are 2 differences. 1. The first "8" looks rounded as expected while the last digit is more boxy. 2. There appears to be an opening on the right side of the last digit, like a "6". Thing is, the last digit appears to be about 2/3rds the size, so I'm not sure if it has worn off, the photo, or my eyesight. Hopefully a coin person will jump on here and ID.

 

[invent4hir]

Looking at a picture of an 1876 IHP (left) shows the top of the "6" to be rounded to. Plus the opening on the right side looks too small. Looking at all years (1870-79) the only year with a flat top and opening on the right side is 1875 (right).