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This was one of my most significant purchases in the last few years. This is a VERY rare 1863 with L pattern, J-301. With only 6 specimens traced (this one mostly unknown by record keepers until recently). Population reports are inflated with resubmissions. Just wanted to share! Its grade of PF64BN made it the most affordable example known, though it was still a very pricy coin. This coin satisfies my thirst for an 1864 w/L proof (which is 3x more plentiful). It was just photosealed by Rick Snow.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Absolutely stunning, RedRaider!
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
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Most impressed, thanks for sharing!
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I'd say stunning is a pretty accurate descriptor. Well done!
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In one word I would say "Speechless". I never stop learning on this site! Thanks for the enlightenment!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Excellent '63! If coins could talk...
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Pillar of the Community
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WOW!  that is all, I'm not often speechless but I am on this pattern. Thanks MisterT for giving me a great descriptor. EDIT: You example is nicer than all the ones I looked up at Heritage, beating out the PR66RD* PR65RD and RB examples, it may have more die polishing lines but the color is much more pleasing and almost none of the distracting spots or discoloration areas like all the others have. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440Edited by westcoin
06/17/2023 11:22 pm
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Gorgeous !
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New Member
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Never too old to learn something new. I had no idea there was a '63 with the L on the ribbon. Thanks for the education.
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for sharing!
Looking fwd to some of your other AMAZING collection!
smat
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks everyone! It's a great coin, but the pictures hide a small stain on the chin.
Interesting fact, these were struck well after 1863 as the reverse die comes from the late 1860s. Similar to the 1804 dollar and the 1864 l proof restrikes.
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Very, Very nice coin, congrats. But, what is that "w/L" designation?
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Dearborn- 1864 was a transitional year for Indian heads. One of those changes was an L was added on the ribbon, for the engraver James Longacre. There are 1864 No-L (N/L) on ribbons and With-L (W/L) on ribbons.   You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
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06/19/2023 02:31 am
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Posted 06/17/2023 7:37 pm
