1886 Or 96 Indian Head Cent? - Coin Community Forum

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yung_bath_salts Valued Member United States 77 Posts	Posted 03/29/2020 12:12 am Hello all, I found this Indian Head cent, which I originally thought was an 1886. After further examination, I am torn between this being an 1886 or an 1896 with odd damage. Any insight would be helpful. Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/29/2020 04:59 am to CCF. It is 1896,the 9 is damaged. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 03/29/2020 07:40 am It's a 96 . Check other coins with a 9 as the 3rd diget . That's the way they were designed to look . Report this Post to the Staff
fplagge Pillar of the Community United States 659 Posts	Posted 03/29/2020 08:11 am No doubt a 9. That punch mark at the lower left of the nine likely pushed the tail up a bit. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/29/2020 09:34 am Definitely a 9. Compare the waist to the 8 next to it. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Vindex Valued Member United States 117 Posts	Posted 03/29/2020 10:56 am In this case the 9 is clearly visible. Even if the 9 were not clearly visible, you could tell it is a 1896 by the position of the 1. It is right of the bottom of the neck. In the 1886 the 1 is farther to the left just past the bottom of the neck in the type 1 variety. Also the oval of the 9 is more elongated than an 8 would be. Report this Post to the Staff
yung_bath_salts Valued Member United States 77 Posts	Posted 03/29/2020 7:26 pm Thank you all for your input. Very helpful! Report this Post to the Staff
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