British Victoria Copper Penny which variety

I have this earlier copper penny dated 1858 which I got in a huge collection at an antiques auction yesterday.
There are known varieties of 8 over 7 and 8 over 3 on the last 8 of the date.
Although it appears to have a flat top like a 7 the body looks like a 3.
An 8 over 3 is worth considerably more than a normal 1858 or 1858 over 7.

Any thoughts ?:yes:

 

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Dave

I'd say it was an 8 over 7 ... but I'm not an expert on overstrikes ...

 

Thanks Andy,
My buddy thinks its a 3 so that makes one for each and me sat on the fence, LOL

 

1858/7. Reference: Peck 1516. In this condition, it is not worth more than the regular date. There is also a possible 1858/3, but this is unconfirmed and likely does not exist.

 

Looks like 8 over 3 to me, a 7 would affect the bottom of the numeral where a 3 would not