1864 L Indian Head Cent / IHC Question

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yooper Valued Member United States 226 Posts	Posted 03/13/2014 12:56 pm What grade does an 1864 L have to be before the L becomes clearly visible? I see many advertised on ebay that there is no way the L is visible. If you can't see the L what's the point? Report this Post to the Staff

DavidZerbato Pillar of the Community United States 1081 Posts	Posted 03/13/2014 2:12 pm You can tell an 1864L by the pointed bust vs a rounded bust. An 1864L has a pointed bust, an 1864 has a rounded bust. It was part of the design change. I agree that if you can't see the "L" the value is less, but they still carry a premium. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/13/2014 2:32 pm Mr. Longacre picked a good spot for his initial--on a lower part of the design. To my eyes, it's clearly visible on VG10 and upwards. Pointed bust is the easiest way to be certain. Report this Post to the Staff
kookoox10 Pillar of the Community United States 1054 Posts	Posted 03/13/2014 5:12 pm In terms of a problem free grade, the L can be just as visible even on the G-VG grades because it sits on a lower relief part of the coin. On the other hand, I have corroded VF and XF examples of this date that you can't even see the L. Depends on a couple simple variables. Report this Post to the Staff
upstate Pillar of the Community United States 3283 Posts	Posted 03/14/2014 10:07 am I agree that at about VG10-F12 you can see the L with most examples. For my money you need to see the L to appreciate the coin so F12 is more of a minimum. Report this Post to the Staff
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1864 L IHC Question