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1864 L Indian Head Cent

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 Posted 07/25/2015  4:48 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add RedRaider to your friends list
Precisely why I bought it for the price I did. It is not a copper nickel IHC, it is bronze with L.

I will get some close ups on the questionable spots on the obverse when I get home. I willl also post the ebay link. The L is clearly visible, and this is definitely not CN. Wish it was though, would have been a nice with the L.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  4:52 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add westcoin to your friends list
I'll say high end AU, the reverse looks MS but the obverse could have some rub on the high points, looking forward to seeing your photos once it's in hand, a great deal I think.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  4:56 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
Apologies. I took your initial statement of "no indication of L" to mean you did not see it, but clearly you meant the listing did not disclose it.

Anyway, I still cannot see the L with these aging eyes - perhaps you could give us a close-up of the ribbon.

Thanks! Frog
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 Posted 07/25/2015  5:17 pm  Show Profile   Check vermontensium's eBay Listings Check vermontensium's eCrater Listings Bookmark this reply Add vermontensium to your friends list
L is plainly visible. Great pickup.
I'm at 63BN.

Looks like a couple die cracks coming off the shield too.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  6:01 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
OK, I see it, my bad.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  6:07 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add moxking to your friends list
No indications of cleaning. "Woody Grain" is nice patination, and I love nice cents with this look. The three small spots of corrosion on the obverse appear to have stopped their spread and have clearly defined separations from the proximate fields.

However, I'm seeing the lightest rub at the 2nd diamond on the ribbon and the tips of the second and third feather tip.

That might just be the photo, though.

I'll certainly check back to see any other photos you post.

For now, I'd have to be in at AU 58. If I'm seeing the rub wrong, then 63.

An all natural beauty, regardless.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  6:43 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
AU-58, is that a scratch to the right of the shield?
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 Posted 07/25/2015  6:49 pm  Show Profile   Check vermontensium's eBay Listings Check vermontensium's eCrater Listings Bookmark this reply Add vermontensium to your friends list
IGE,
Look at the left lower side of the shield going to the O of ONE.
That's why I think it's a die crack.
Could be wrong though.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  7:45 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add panzaldi to your friends list
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I would call it a AU-58 also, nice pick up though.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  8:40 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add RedRaider to your friends list
Here are a few more pics.....clearly showing the "L". There are a few very minor spots where there is a slight bit of corrosions starting, but this was a heck of a deal.

I have the advantage of seeing the coin in hand.....I call it an AU58....very close to MS.

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1864-L-Indian-Head-Cent

Also....here is the link to the purchase.....I could see the "L", which is why I went for it. All the other off color streaks are due to alloy mixing improperly.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/36134486746...RK:MEBIDX:IT
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AU-58.
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 Posted 07/25/2015  11:58 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add edweather to your friends list
Well, guess I was a bit over zealous with my grade.

Still say it's MS though.
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 Posted 07/26/2015  11:49 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add TypeCoin971793 to your friends list
Nice pickup! My guess is MS-63 BN, although I am terrible at grading AU-55 and up Indian cents from pictures.
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