This Isn't An 1869/9 Indian Head Cent, Is It?

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CoinEnthusiast Valued Member United States 485 Posts	Posted 06/14/2023 11:14 pm I purchased an 1869 Indian Head cent recently, and there is a faint bit of what appears to be doubling in the 9 digit of the date. Even so, I don't think that this coin is the 1869/9. I'm not too familiar with the variety though, so any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/15/2023 06:46 am Please no photos of your scopes' screen...thanks. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/15/2023 08:49 am A sharp closeup of the full date logo, please. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinEnthusiast Valued Member United States 485 Posts	Posted 06/15/2023 10:57 am Sorry John1, my phone unfortunately doesn't have the ability to zoom in that close to the date, so my only option to get a close-up is to place it under the scope. Here are a couple of new photos though: Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 06/15/2023 10:58 am Quote: Please no photos of your scopes' screen...thanks. Yes. Taking a photo of a LCD screen adds artifacts that obscure details needed to make a proper assessment. Please save your scope photo to the memory card or hook scope to the computer via USB. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/15/2023 1:26 pm Don't have my Snow reference book at hand, but guessing this might be damage rather than a RPD. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/15/2023 4:16 pm CoinEnthusiast, Here is a link on taking pics with a phone:http://goccf.com/t/422658 Here is a link for Snow varieties:https://www.indianvarieties.com/fly...e-varieties/ John1 Report this Post to the Staff
lawest Pillar of the Community United States 1998 Posts	Posted 06/17/2023 9:23 pm Date position looks promising for Snow-3 but need much clearer photos to be sure. Better photos of date (to include bust and denticles) and reverse of full shield and N in ONE. I think I am seeing the obverse die crack from the middle of the ribbon end through the tip of the flag of the 1 in the date... but not sure. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94928 Posts	Posted 06/18/2023 10:46 pm The date looks damage to me, but I'm not well versed in coin of this age. Where can I get a Snow reference book? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
lawest Pillar of the Community United States 1998 Posts	Posted 06/18/2023 11:02 pm @Dearborn, here is a link where you can purchase Rick Snow's attribution books https://www.indiancent.com/inventor...n-books.html Edited by lawest 06/18/2023 11:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 06/20/2023 12:08 am I'm less concerned about possible doubling than I am about the lumps in the fields and on Liberty's neck and the distorted obverse lettering. I'd suspect this cent may have an authenticity problem. Report this Post to the Staff
Mike1487 Pillar of the Community United States 709 Posts	Posted 06/23/2023 04:48 am Yes, it is an S-3. Environmental damage, but collectors still pay a premium for this variety and this one has nice details. Report this Post to the Staff
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