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1864-L Indian Head Cent?

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 Posted 05/19/2013  09:12 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add YoccosFan to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Hi,

I need some help with the "L" variety on the 1864 Indian Head Bronze Cent. I spent over an hour researching this and I believe it is a "L" variety but I want to be sure. I believe I do see the L and also the more pointed bust. Thanks in advance.

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 Posted 05/19/2013  09:31 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add beaglebailey to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
It is difficult to tell from the picture and the fact the coin is very worn, but I cannot see the 'L' and the bust appears to be rounded. However, I am not a 100% sure.
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I can't be 100% sure with the wear but I don't believe it's an "L" variety. Unfortunately, due to the bust I'm almost positive it's not an "L" variety. The bust definitely looks rounded to me, comparing it to photos of a pointed this one definitely appears rounded. I'm sure you've already seen this photo but here's a side by side comparison.. You can see the pointed bust is much thinner and comes to a point, while yours definitely resembles the rounded one more so. Sorry, I'm not trying to be a downer but it is what it is...

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 Posted 05/19/2013  12:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add fioti to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Nathan, thanks for the pointers, I have a small handfull in similar shape.
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Ok, thanks for the help folks. I appreciate it.
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Round bust...looks like a no L to me.
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