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jiminy11 New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 09/25/2011 9:19 pm I'm back with another question about Indian Heads.In some of the descriptions, they mention diamonds. What is this and where do I look? Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

jfransch Pillar of the Community United States 1801 Posts	Posted 09/25/2011 9:32 pm They are the design on the ribbon running down from the Indian Headdress on the obverse Report this Post to the Staff
hesgut Pillar of the Community 1028 Posts	Posted 09/25/2011 9:38 pm Yes, see above. There should be 4 diamonds on the ribbon end of the indian's (miss liberty) headdress. If the coin has no wear it's an MS. generally if the ribbon end is clearly separated from the hair locks, it's at least an XF....so the addition of the diamonds usually is determined to separate XFs from various AU grades. Report this Post to the Staff
jiminy11 New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 09/25/2011 9:38 pm Thanks very much. Lot to learn, but slowly but surely. Report this Post to the Staff
okiepb Pillar of the Community United States 1213 Posts	Posted 09/25/2011 9:42 pm First, From http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_...head_pennies Quote: Actually, there are 4 diamonds that are part of the head dress ribbon. If you look closely at the ribbon running down the side behind the ear, you will see them imbedded in the ribbon. These are usually the first part of the design to wear off a circulated Indian cent, hence the description accompanying many of them that are for sale. The terms 4 diamonds, 3 diamonds, etc. refer to the quality of the coin. Google is your friend. Report this Post to the Staff
jiminy11 New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 09/25/2011 9:48 pm Thanks, Okiepb, for the welcome. And a little more detail. I'm going to go look at my Indian Heads to see if any of them have any diamonds. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 09/25/2011 10:36 pm Quote: Thanks very much. Lot to learn, but slowly but surely. Numismatics is an ongoing learning process for all Sometimes, you will see a diamond or two on higher VF and XF coins. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 09/26/2011 09:45 am One of the many reasons people should ask questions. So many things get explained from questions and so many just don't ask. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 09/27/2011 08:38 am and You'll plenty of answers here! There are some VERY informed people on this Forum! Report this Post to the Staff
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