Where the L?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Captainkirk, Sep 4, 2008.

  1. Captainkirk

    Captainkirk 73 Buick Riviera owner

    Could someone post a picture of the 'L' on an 1884 L indian cent, I don't know where it is located, and I am currently pursuing one on the ebay. Trying to cherrypick one if possible.
     
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  3. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    First letter on the headband.




    ok ok... I don't really know.
     
  4. tdec1000

    tdec1000 Coin Rich, Money Poor :D

    The 1864 L is only on the Copper cent design and on the Pointed Bust cents. The L is the designers initials and it is located on the band below the last feather, you need to turn the coin sideways to read it properly.
     
  5. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    Here ya go. This is mine and pretty easy to see. AU58. Make sure you check the pointed area the has the square around it
     

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  6. Captainkirk

    Captainkirk 73 Buick Riviera owner

    Thanks, Now we know.
     
  7. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    3 1864s to choose from

    The L is turned sideways facing down between the last feather and the 1st diamond on the ribbon.

    If you are pursuing a worn coin the L may not be visible.

    All the Bronze 1864 coins with a "pointed bust" are of the L variety.

    There are also 1864 broad bust Bronze coins as well as an 1864 copper nickel alloy coin.

    Bruce
     

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  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    I assume that you meant 1864, not 1884.

    [I hope.]

    good luck cherry picking!
    I've gotten a few of them.
     
  9. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Forgive my ignorance Jim, but what does the Pointed square area have to do with the "L" ?
     
  10. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    The bust on the '64 with the L is pointed , without the L it's rounded .
    rzage
     
  11. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Great information. Thanks for the reply.
     
  12. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Wow, I hope he reads this before he enters his winning bid! Earth to Enterprise! Earth to Enterprise!
     
  13. Captainkirk

    Captainkirk 73 Buick Riviera owner

    I am watching. The 2064 Indian cent has a pointed bust also.
     
  14. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    That's it. Give the Mint another silly excuse to make a special coin. That's all we need. We don't have enough!
     
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