{"product_id":"1864-indian-head-cent-l-on-ribbon-pointed-bust-key-date-civil-war-bronze-215","title":"1864 Indian Head Cent \"L\" on Ribbon Pointed Bust Key-Date Civil War Bronze 215","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Cent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Head\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1864\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrike Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Business\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFineness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKM Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e L on Ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv _ngcontent-ng-c2533274573=\"\" class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cmessage-content _ngcontent-ng-c2533274573=\"\" _nghost-ng-c984046693=\"\" id=\"message-content-id-r_9757720812e17298\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cdiv _ngcontent-ng-c984046693=\"\" inline-copy-host=\"\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_9757720812e17298\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"--animation-duration: 400ms; --fade-animation-function: ease-out;\"\u003e\u003cdiv _ngcontent-ng-c2533274573=\"\" class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cmessage-content _ngcontent-ng-c2533274573=\"\" _nghost-ng-c984046693=\"\" id=\"message-content-id-r_09ee522faba71166\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cdiv _ngcontent-ng-c984046693=\"\" inline-copy-host=\"\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_09ee522faba71166\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"--animation-duration: 400ms; --fade-animation-function: ease-out;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e🔥 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\" style=\"\"\u003e1864 Indian Head Cent (\"L\" on Ribbon \/ Pointed Bust) - Extra Fine Plus (EF+ \/ XF-45) Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\" style=\"\"\u003eKey-Date Civil War Bronze Classic | Rare \u0026amp; Sought-After \"L\" Variety | High-Grade Sharpness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOwn one of the absolute Holy Grails of the entire Indian Head Cent series! Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the height of the American Civil War, this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"157\"\u003e1864 \"L\" on Ribbon Indian Head Cent\u003c\/b\u003e represents one of the most famous, highly prized, and essential key varieties in all of U.S. numismatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMidway through 1864, Chief Engraver James B. Longacre subtly modified his iconic design—switching from copper-nickel to bronze, sharpening Liberty's bust to a distinct \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003ePointed Bust\u003c\/b\u003e format, and adding his tiny initial \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003e\"L\"\u003c\/b\u003e onto the lower ribbon hanging behind Liberty's neck. Because the \"L\" variety was introduced late in the year, far fewer were minted compared to the standard 1864 issues, creating an immediate key-date rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn a choice, high-grade \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eExtra Fine Plus (EF+ \/ XF-45)\u003c\/b\u003e state of preservation, this coin boasts phenomenal detail, offering razor-sharp feather lines, crisp wreath details, and a clear, fully raised initial \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"205\"\u003e\"L\"\u003c\/b\u003e on the ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🔍 Item Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e United States Mint (Philadelphia)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e Struck in 1864\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Variety:\u003c\/b\u003e \"L\" on Ribbon \/ Pointed Bust (James B. Longacre Initial)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e One Cent (1\/100)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e 95% Copper, 5% Tin \u0026amp; Zinc (Bronze)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 3.11 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e ~19 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e James B. Longacre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Liberty wearing a Native American feather headdress inscribed \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eLIBERTY\u003c\/code\u003e on the headband, with the initial \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eL\u003c\/code\u003e on the lower ribbon fold. Pointed bust tip at the neckline. Surrounded by \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"196\"\u003eUNITED STATES OF AMERICA\u003c\/code\u003e with the date \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"235\"\u003e1864\u003c\/code\u003e below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e An oak wreath with a small shield at the top, enclosing the central denomination \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003eONE CENT\u003c\/code\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdge Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e Plain Edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Extra Fine Plus (EF-45 \/ XF-45 – Conservative U.S. Standard Grading)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📝 Condition Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis 1864 \"L\" Indian Head Cent is in an authentic, high-grade \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eExtra Fine Plus (EF+ \/ XF-45)\u003c\/b\u003e condition. The obverse exhibits exceptional design relief, featuring a sharp \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003ePointed Bust\u003c\/b\u003e, well-defined feather tip separation, a full, fully readable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"243\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"243\"\u003eLIBERTY\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e across the headband, and the crucial key-variety initial \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"308\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"308\"\u003eL\u003c\/code\u003e crisp and clearly visible on the ribbon fold\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe reverse retains a sharp oak wreath with bold leaf vein details, a complete top shield, and crisp \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eONE CENT\u003c\/code\u003e central lettering. The planchet boasts smooth, glossy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003emedium chocolate-brown surfaces\u003c\/b\u003e with soft golden-copper highlights in protected areas. Completely solid, chemically stable, and free of active corrosion, environmental damage, or harsh modern cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1864 \"L\" on Ribbon is a major key variety in high demand across all grade levels, and finding high-grade EF+ examples with clean planchets and a bold \"L\" initial is exceptionally difficult. Please inspect our high-resolution macro photography carefully to judge the sharp details, ribbon initial, and rich natural surfaces for yourself. The coin pictured is the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📦 Shipping \u0026amp; Professional Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCost:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% FREE SHIPPING (Includes Full Insurance \u0026amp; Tracking)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/b\u003e USPS Ground Advantage \/ Priority Mail with Signature Confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Shipped securely in a professional archival coin flip inside a Saf-T-Mailer to ensure your rare key-date copper investment arrives safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/b\u003e Dispatched to confirmed addresses within 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🛡️ The Classycoinsco Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/b\u003e Guaranteed 100% Genuine 1864 \"L\" U.S. Indian Head Cent for life—no cast copies, altered ribbons, or modern counterfeits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubjective Grading:\u003c\/b\u003e I grade conservatively to ensure your expectations are met or exceeded upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eActual Photos:\u003c\/b\u003e The coin you see in the listing is the exact piece you will receive—no stock photos here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReturns:\u003c\/b\u003e Your satisfaction is my priority. Returns are accepted (less shipping\/postage).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e💳 Payment \u0026amp; Contact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePayment:\u003c\/b\u003e PayPal only (Due within 3 days of purchase).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuestions:\u003c\/b\u003e I’m always happy to talk key-date Indian Head cents, Longacre varieties, and Civil War-era U.S. coinage! Call L. 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