Is this a 1864 L Indian Cent

[koko1333-migration]

I know this is in real low condition but was not sure if it's a 1864 L.

[physics-fan3.14]

I'm guessing that is way too worn to tell that.

[WoodenJefferson]

The 1864-L has a distinct, pointed bust so that even low-grade coins with the "L" worn off can be easily identified.

 

I do not see this pointed bust in the image, check this diagnostic out on the coin.

 

Good luck!

 

Note: the area right above the 1 in the date will come to a rather sharp point.

[BillJones]

To be frank, I don't think that there is enough left of this coin to tell for sure if it is an 1864-L. My view is that it is not. Even in low grade that will be a lump on the ribbon where the "L" would show, and I don't see that.

 

You can talk about pointed busts and all, and if the "L" does not show, in the market, the coin won't bring the money. That's just a statement of fact.

[RI AL]

I don't know if it is visible, but this is an 1864 with L on ribbon. My hope is that someone who knows how to circle stuff on posted photos will mark the L so the original poster of this thread can see an 1864 with the L.

 

RI AL

 

 

 

[BillJones]

Here you go, Al.

 

[RI AL]

BillJones

 

Thanks for marking the "L" on the 1864 Indian.!!

 

I use photobucket for all of my images but didn't know there was a cropping tool. I'll mess around with it a bit and see if with practice, I can improve the quality of my images.

 

Many thanks!!

 

RI AL

[BillJones]

I don't know of cropping tool on Photobucket.

 

I downloaded the image, cropped it and marked it myself.

[WoodenJefferson]

The first image shows the approximate area the L should appear on the ribbon, the coin is to worn at this point to see the Longacre L.

[James_OldeTowne]

Whether it is technically an "L" or not, this coin will not bring that type of money.