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1864 L on Ribbon, Repunched Date One Cent MS RB FS-2304, S-5 Values
Details
The 1864 L on Ribbon Variety is popular and desired among its series and denomination as a whole. The L stands for Longacre, the designer of the coin. Very tough issue to locate in all grades and very scarce when uncirculated. The color designations see a gradual increase in value up to Red, which is quite rare.
Obverse: A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait.
Reverse: The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,233,714
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
L on Ribbon, Repunched Date
Variety 2:
FS-2304, S-5
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1864, L
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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