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Indian Head Cent Experts - Is This 1864-L ?

1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,157 ✭✭✭✭✭
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With my naked eye I thought it might be but upon magnification I'm thinking NO :smile:
Thanks for your input.


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    EagleEyeEagleEye Posts: 7,677 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No. Rounded bust point. 1864 No L

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    1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,157 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well I got THE Expert................thank you. I suspected that. :smile:

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    RogerBRogerB Posts: 8,879 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The "L" (when present) is on the ribbon under the lowest feather. It is also rotated 90-degrees so the base is on the left.

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    1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,157 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @RogerB
    Thanks for the information, I enlarged the bust because there is too much wear to discern the 'L'.

    PS.................I really enjoy all of your postings here :smile:

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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,984 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @RogerB said:
    The "L" (when present) is on the ribbon under the lowest feather. It is also rotated 90-degrees so the base is on the left.

    Even when the coin is well worn, an 1864-L Cent will usually have a little lump of metal in that area.

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    1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,157 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks @BillJones :smile:

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great responses... and fast... One of the great things about this forum.... Cheers, RickO

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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,281 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't think it will CAC, but am far from an expert. Colonel ?

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