Lot 1302
1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and fully lustrous with just a touch of delicate pastel toning on both sides. The mint went into transition mode in the year 1864. Three different Types or Varieties are encountered in the Indian cents. This is the first, on the 72-grain copper-nickel planchet of 1856-64. It was superceded by a lighter, 48-grain bronze version that came with or without the designer's inition L on it. A desirable date in Gem condition.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300.
The Carlsbad Collection.
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