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Valued Member
Netherlands
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Hello, Is there any chance this might be a 1864L? If so do you think it's worth buying? Pictures are sellers pics. Thanks in advance!   Edited by canary01
02/15/2015 11:41 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
716 Posts |
The 1864 L has a pointed bust, so if I had to guess I would say it is an L. But with so much wear and corrosion I cannot tell for sure. And, no, I would not waste my money on this coin. It is too damaged. You can get a nice 1864 L in good condition for $10-$20.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It appears that this has a pointed bust which would make it an 1864 L but I wouldn't put its value over $10. For an 1864 L to get a premium the L must show. For the L to show it really has to be VG or better. Pass on this coin and wait for one that looks better and has an L that shows.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
709 Posts |
I agree with what others have said. This 1864-L is a cull (damaged) coin worth only a dollar or two. Pass on it.
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Valued Member
United States
300 Posts |
As I always say, don't settle. Save your change and get one you'll be happy with.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
 with everything said. Pass. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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How much are you willing to pay for it in that condition? I think it is worth a low percentage of the G price.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'd only take that one if the seller paid me to take it.
You can find much, much better ones everywhere.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1536 Posts |
If it is cheap and you want to fill a hole why not. Or maybe you want one for your Whitman book that you don't mind keeping it less protected? Could be worse, you could buy something over-priced and over-graded there are a lot more of those. Or even worse, pick up a fake. I am looking at the prices on Numismedia and a good coin lists for $50. If you can get it for $20 that would be a good price. At what grade do you see the "L"? Numismedia lists that coin at $270. Quote:
It appears that this has a pointed bust which would make it an 1864 L but I wouldn't put its value over $10. For an 1864 L to get a premium the L must show. For the L to show it really has to be VG or better. Pass on this coin and wait for one that looks better and has an L that shows. That is what I am thinking too, maybe 20% of the good price. Edited by buddy16cat
02/16/2015 12:10 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1132 Posts |
I would charge that coin rent to occupy any hole in my albums. PASS
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1536 Posts |
What if it came in a lot with nicer coins you paid $1 or less a piece?
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02/16/2015 05:11 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well I just learned something new, I'd never heard of the pointed bust before now. I had always looked for the "L" which I've never found.
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Valued Member
 Netherlands
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Thanks a lot for all your responses
Bidding on this coin ends today (current bid $3) so ill think ill pass on this one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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And for those of you way too discerning to pay $3 for it might I recommend an MS 64 full set at the low price of $160,000.00
Edited by buddy16cat
02/17/2015 12:23 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is that one of your coins Buddy ?
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No it is not one of my coins but some say things about my coins but I do not care, especially if it is something out of a cull lot.
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02/17/2015 03:06 am
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