1864-L Indian Cent w/ 180 degree die rotation - value?

I bought a nice VG+ 1864-L IH cent last week on Ebay for a decent price. Upon receiving it, I found it has a 180 degree die rotation :bigeyes: (no, I am not flipping it over wrong). This is the most severe die rotation I have seen on an IH, although I haven't been collecting them too long (just getting back into the hobby after a 10 year hibernation). Any idea on how this effects the value (same, a little more, significantly more)? It's a nice, clean coin with no real problems. I am interested in your feedback.

Also, how rare are die rotations of that severity on IHs? I have seen a share of 15-20 degree rotations and a few 45 degree rotations, but nothing like this. Are there certain years that extreme die rotations are more common that others? Again, any input would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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http://rotateddies.com/ Unfortunately 1864-L are pretty common with rotation. There is not a great deal of interest and most collectors could care less about a rotated die. It is fairly common to see type coins with rotation, so I would say that 98% of the time there is no x-tra value.
A couple of the most modern coins do carry a nice premium...

 

Bummer! Thanks for the info, abe. Good to know!

 

In a book I have it says that pre 20th century die rotations were common and hold little premium value. Now the good news it goes on to say that most are of 40 degrees it says that some with a 180 degree rotation can draw a premium. That is all it says good luck !!

 

I love collecting Indian cents with rotated dies. I have many of them online in a photo gallery - http://s904.photobucket.com/albums/ac245/RobsCoins/Indian%20Cents%20with%20Rotated%20Dies/.

Many indian cents with rotated dies are common, like your 1864-L, and only a few people collect Indian cents with rotated dies so there is little-to-no market for them.

They're really fun to show off though!

 

When die rotations are common, a 180 degree die rotation is often sought after by collectors. I'd say it might carry a slight premium due to the rotation.