No 18

7 is a prime number
73 is a prime number
739 is a prime number
7393 is a prime number
73939 is a prime number
739391 is a prime number
7393913 is a prime number
73939133 is a prime number
73939133 is an amazing prime number...
...if you keep chopping the end digit off you still get a prime.
It is the largest known prime with this property.
What's the largest one you can find in The List?

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