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1864 1C L On Ribbon MS66 Red NGC. 1864[1C] L On Ribbon MS66 Red NGC.

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1864 1C L On Ribbon MS66 Red NGC. 1864[1C] L On Ribbon MS66 Red NGC.
<B>1864<1C> L On Ribbon MS66 Red NGC.</B></I> The mint introduced a new obverse hub type for the Indian Cent in 1864 that would continue in use through 1886. Snow (1992) estimates that only 5 million coins of this new hub type were produced, a paltry total when compared to his estimate of 34 million examples for the 1864 Bronze No L variety. The coining staff at Philadelphia had difficulty mixing the new bronze alloy, and many With L examples display streaks over one or both sides. The present example, however, is free of all but a single streak of slightly deeper color at the left side of the obverse. The balance of the surfaces are awash with satiny textured, copper-golden luster. The razor sharp strike is noteworthy for this often indifferently produced type, and there are no abrasions of note. A few minor flecks of carbon are discerned on each side, but these hardly detract from this Gem's remarkable appearance. Census: 3 in 66, none are finer at either service (11/05).