Barber Half 1897 over 8 ?

relayer

I don't know what is going on here

ARCO

The number 8 doesn't normally go up that close to Barber's bust like that. The coin probably took a hit which displaced the metal creating the odd looking number 7.

Here is the 1898 Half.

coinlieutenant

Boy I like that half Tyler...

Casey

I'll second that John. Sweet 98 Tyler! This thread has been hijacked!

mr1931S

damage caused outside the mint

MFH

All of Tyler's halves have that look. Its a great looking set. One of the nicest around.

Now, Tyler: find a micro O from 1898 in the same grade as your Phily !...Then sell it to me !