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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 Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1453
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1864, L
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
L on Ribbon
Coin Date:
1864
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
39,233,714
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2080
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Coin Value History
1864 1c L on Ribbon MS RB
Value By Grade
1864 1c L on Ribbon MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$22,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$732
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$1,140
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CAC Populatio...
$1,860
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS67 Red and Brown PCGS....
$15,600
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS66 Red and Brown NGC....
$2,400
1864 1C L On Ribbon -- Whizzed -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$276
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/633). NGC Census: (14/358). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for prob...
$504
1864 1C L On Ribbon -- Cleaning -- PCGS Details. UNC Details. PCGS Population: (2/575). NGC Census: (1/374). Mintage 3...
$470
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (1/373). PCGS Population: (1/570). Mintage 39,233,712. ...
$306
1864 1C L On Ribbon -- Scratch -- PCGS Genuine. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/375). PCGS Population (0/532). Mintage: 39,233,7...
$110
$1,872
1864-L 1C --Corroded, Off-Center--XF40 ICG. XF40 Details. ...
$138
1864 1C L On Ribbon--Damaged--AU55 ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/6). PCGS Population (0/438). Mintage: 39,233,712. (#2...
$172
1864 1C L On Ribbon--Cleaned--ICG. VG10 Details. NGC Census: (0/333). PCGS Population (0/424). Mintage: 39,233,712. (#2080...
$41
1864 L On Ribbon VG8 ANACS. FS-006....
$53
1864 L On Ribbon XF45 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$190
1864 L On Ribbon VF35 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$138
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$690
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$1,200
1864 1C L On Ribbon, Snow-5b, FS-2304, MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (57/9). Mintage 39,233,714....
$1,560
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Worth: $6 – $18,000
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Worth: $7 – $28,800
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Worth: $14 – $72,000
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Worth: $6 – $72,000
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Worth: $6 – $18,750
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Worth: $14 – $20,000
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Worth: $1 – $1,688
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Worth: $44 – $2,000
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Worth: $110 – $120,000
1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
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Worth: $160 – $11,500
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Worth: $300 – $18,000
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