Indian head 8 over 7?

[Kentucky Kache]

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.

 

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[jeff of pa]

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

 

[Kentucky Kache]

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

 

[ozzysdad]

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

 

[Kentucky Kache]

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

 

[JARMAN]

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

 

[Emperor Findus Cladius]

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