1870 Indian Cent

I recently bought an 1870 Indian Cent, I don't have it in hand yet, but on the reverse it looks like a die crack running almost horizontally across the coin. I've never seen one like this.

 

Log in or Sign up to hide this ad.

I wish I had 1870s in better grade VF.

 

I'm trying to collect all of my Indian Cents close to VF.... except for my 1877. I couldn't afford more than a G08

 

That’s a nice Indian head. Congratulations. One of my favorite series.

 

Nice coin! Question? Is this a shallow or Bold "N" variety and do you collect the different varieties ( 1864 with "L" and without for example).

 

The reverse looks like it may have a planchet defect like delamination.
From the edge to the top of the C to bottom of the E, but also on the O above the other line of C-E. I would put my guess on a lamination error.

 

Bold N