Is this an 8 or a 9?

Came across this lovely lowball and the seller is claiming it a 79, but the wear is so great, I cant determine if its a 79 or a 78. More experienced eyes, what year do you think this? And what leads you to determine its a 9 or 8?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275371661760?hash=item401d6e19c0:g:-VUAAOSwna5iwJeu
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It's a 9.
Look at the nearby 8.
Agree, 9
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9
It's a 9.
Reverse of 79, the reverse arrow feathers should tell you even if less of the 9 was showing.
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79, compare the the oval inside the top of the 2nd digit (8) to the oval in the top of the last one, very obvious difference in the shape/size.
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May not grade with the deep scratches in front of her face.
9
bob
Another vote for a 9.... compared to the 8, the curve is obvious. Cheers, RickO
Looks like a 9 here as well
Definitely a 9
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You guys are REALLY generous! I would grade it a 2 all day long!
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