1869 Indian Head Cent?

Does this look like 1869 to you? Looks like it to me.

 

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Yeah, it looks to be a 69. it sure has seen better days though!

 

How about this? 1866? Easier to see in the light though. Could try a better pic with a digital camera in the light.

 

hard to tell, I can see 186 but not the last number.

 

No, it doesn't... at least from what I can see.

 

If you have the coins in hand, you can tell what they are much better than we can tell from images.

 

First looks like a 69 second a 66

 

The second looks like 1864.

 

Try using a dark, non-reflective background for your pics.
The white background is overpowering the light reflected from the coin.

 

angle the camera at 45% left and right.

 

Barely

 

First photo 1869 Second Photo is of a 1869. Use Photo Editor with this photo adjust the brightness and contrast and the second photo shows 1869 with the 9 being very weak but obviously a nine.

 

If you want me to say more than "barely" I would need to see a better photo

 

I'm sorry, I do not have that facility.

 

Photo Editor is a software take off of the old Paint Program found on all Windows OSs. If you have Windows I would bet you have one of these photo editors. They are just a little difficult to find on your Hard Drive

 

I'm seeing two 1869s, too.

 

Click on the START or Windows symbol at the lower left of your screen and do a search for mspaint and it should show up.

 

Yes

 

Huh, the second looks like 1866 under a loupe. I sold the 1869, don't understand why it sold so fast and all the interest. I listed it for $20 very fast. Rose the price after a high risk buyer wanted it and someone else made an offer. Maybe I should have sold it for more? I do have another that came with a lot but I already have that date in AG with no surface issues. I have this one too that came with the lot. Looks like some crud or something?

 

FYI, I use GIMP. It is like Photoshop but free.