Indian head 8 over 7?

Kentucky Kache · Mar 26, 2005

In the Red book it shows the 1888 Indian head penny. The rare one says 8 over 7. Can anyone tell me what that means?

I don't have one, I just wondered.

jeff of pa · Mar 26, 2005

it means they used an 1887 DIE & converted the 7 to an 8 .

Kentucky Kache · Mar 26, 2005

I couldn't tell any difference in it, from the others. Guess I need to study up on them.

ozzysdad · Mar 27, 2005

You might be able to tell from this one i have...

Kentucky Kache · Mar 27, 2005

I guess it's just me, but I can't tell any difference.

JARMAN · Mar 28, 2005

Nice clear pic,Ozzy, but i don't see the re-strike.I see something not clear on the 1.

Emperor Findus Cladius · Mar 29, 2005

If you look at the top left hand corner of the second 8 you can barely see the overstrike of the 7.