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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:
1454
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 #:
2081
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Coin Value History
1864 1c L on Ribbon MS RD
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1864 1C L On Ribbon MS65 Red NGC....
$5,760
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS66 Red PCGS. CAC....
$22,800
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/59). NGC Census: (26/21). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64....
$1,800
1864 1C Indian Cent, L On Ribbon, Repunched Date, FS-2304, Snow-5, -- Struck 20% off Center -- AU55 NGC. ...
$810
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/95 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (1/44 and 0/0+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for ...
$870
1864 1C L On Ribbon, Repunched Date, FS-2304, Sheldon-5, 006.73 -- Corroded -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS...
$94
1864 1C L ON RIB, RD
$561
1864 1C L On Ribbon, Repunched Date, Snow-4, FS-2303, MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC....
$7,200
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS66 Red NGC....
$15,000
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (26/21). PCGS Population: (52/59). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$1,800
1864 1C L On Ribbon--Cleaned--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/89). Mintage: 39,233,712. (#2081)...
$218
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (4/83). NGC Census: (1/38). Mintage: 39,233,712. Numismedia Wsl. Price: ...
$632
1C 1864 L ON RIBBON. PCGS MS65 RD
$3,525
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$28,800
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/46). NGC Census: (26/21). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64....
$1,680
1864 1C L ON RIB, RD
$460
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (16/5). PCGS Population: (36/6). CDN: $5,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mi...
$2,220
1864 1C L On Ribbon, Repunched Date, FS-2304, Snow-5, MS66 Red PCGS. ...
$15,600
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/48). NGC Census: (26/21). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64....
$1,560
1864 1C L ON RIB, RD
$690
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Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $7 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $14 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $14 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $110 – $120,000
1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
1864 1c Bronze MS RB
Worth: $160 – $11,500
1864 1c Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
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