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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:
1452
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1864
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 #:
2079
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Coin Value History
1864 1c L on Ribbon MS BN
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1864 1c L on Ribbon MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1864 1C L On Ribbon MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$763
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. L on Ribbon. Snow-5a, FS-2304. Repunched Date. VF-35 (ANACS).
$171
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. L on Ribbon. AU-50 (ANACS). OH.
$342
1864 1C L On Ribbon Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 82 in 15, 2218 finer (7/26). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15....
$139
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. L on Ribbon. VF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$79
1864 1C L On Ribbon XF45 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$256
1864 1C L On Ribbon AU55 PCGS. CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$366
1864 1C L On Ribbon VF30 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$177
1864 1C L On Ribbon XF40 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$207
1864 1C L On Ribbon AU58 Brown NGC. Bronze. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 39,233,714. ...
$366
1864 1C L On Ribbon VF25 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 62 in 25, 1471 finer (2/26). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintag...
$183
1864 1C L On Ribbon, Bronze, Repunched Date, Snow-3, FS-2302, MS61 Brown NGC. CDN: $368.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$390
1864 1C L On Ribbon Indian Cent -- Struck 25% Off-Center -- VF20 PCGS. ...
$885
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$576
1864 1C L On Ribbon MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 65 (2 in 65+), 4 finer (2/26). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,008
1864 1C L On Ribbon Brown -- Recolored -- ANACS Details. MS60. Mintage 39,233,714. From the Tulane Collection....
$306
1864 1C L On Ribbon Bronze, Repunched Date, Snow-3, FS-2302, AU53 ANACS. Mintage 39,233,714....
$312
1864 Indian Cent. Bronze. L on Ribbon. MS-62 BN (ANACS).
$360
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1864 1C Indian Cent L On Ribbon -- 100° Clockwise Rotated Dies -- Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/2226 and 0/9+). NGC Ce...
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