1864 Indian Head - Need to Know if it has an 'L' on the Ribbon?

[Shakakka]

Hey all -

Alright, so I found this 1864 Indian Head a few months ago. Unlike the other IH's I found at this same farm, this one came out pretty clean with great details. I heard the 1864 has a bronze variety (might explain the cleaner, darker patina), and a rarer one with an 'L' on the ribbon, but I can't for the life of me see whether or not it has it.

Maybe one of you has a better eye? Or can give me some advice on how to take better close-up photos?

Thanks in advance!

 

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[digging440yrs]

L is for Longacre, the designer and should be right here---

 

[villagenut]

It's a nice looking injun no matter what.

 

[sutphin]

OLE INJUN STILL LOOKS FINE>

 

[l.cutler]

I believe it is the "L" variety, you can also tell by the pointed tip of the bust.

 

[jewelerguy]

the word 'liberty' on the head band is really full and sharp. That coin was probably in AU condition when it was dropped. But I can't tell if it's the 'L' version. Awesome find though!

 

[tamrock]

the word 'liberty' on the head band is really full and sharp. That coin was probably in AU condition when it was dropped. But I can't tell if it's the 'L' version. Awesome find though!

Yeah it is. Probably has remained lost for a 140 to 150 years I'm thinking?

 

[Shakakka]

Thanks for the info everyone! YES, it's got the 'L'. Just took a pic where I can see it:



I wonder what condition this would be considered? It's got super-sharp details, the only issues are some tiny sediment and some chipping on the edges.



Thanks again for the help! Didn't know about the pointed bust, which even if I couldn't see the 'L' it would make it the 'L' variety anyway.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]