1884 Indian Head Cent / IHC With "l" On Ribbon ?

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otto Pillar of the Community United States 1326 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 09:20 am I saw this on ebay and I'm puzzled by it. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 09:26 am It stands for the coin's designer, Longacre. Edited by Coinfrog 10/12/2019 09:27 am Report this Post to the Staff
otto Pillar of the Community United States 1326 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 09:32 am Quote: It stands for the coin's designer, Longacre Coinfrog, I know that. I thought the "L" only appeared on the one variety of 1864. Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 09:46 am Quote: I thought the "L" only appeared on the one variety of 1864. My thought also!? Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 10:38 am No, the L was added partway through 1864 and continued on until the end of the series in 1909. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 10:38 am Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 10:42 am Correct, the "L" initial remained until the series ended. Edited by Coinfrog 10/12/2019 10:43 am Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 6:15 pm Bad color. I'd avoid that one myself as a cleaned coin. Report this Post to the Staff
otto Pillar of the Community United States 1326 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 8:00 pm Quote: I'd avoid that one myself as a cleaned coin. FYI, the coin sold for $63.00 Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 10/12/2019 11:23 pm I have found, especially on ebay, that just because someone paid a lot for a coin don't necessarily mean it's worth a lot of money. Report this Post to the Staff
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1884 IHC With "L" On Ribbon ?