Sure looks like the 8 to me. Does the reverse show the same rotation? Is it possible a previously struck 1998 cent was in with the planchets and...
While I can't see myself paying much of a premium for nicely toned coins, I do like the way they look. I will guess this is in the 2-3x range and...
looks to me like it may be plated.
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