Who says holed coins can't be pretty?

New in from ebay. I averaged about $25 on each of these ladies, which I don't think is bad. I'd say both of them are in the VF range. If anyone has info regarding attribution for one or both, that'd be much appreciated.

Simon

 

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that top coin looks ok still.

 

I agree...a small, cleaner hole compared to the second one. Plus, it makes the last 0 in 200 on the back!

 

Dem holes

 

Although I would obviously prefer a problem-free coin over a holed coin, I think holed coins are more desirable than other "details" coins (in my mind), such as harsh cleaning, etc. The fact that someone may have used this coin as a necklace or pendant at some time in the early to mid 1800s is kinda cool if you think about it. Adds another layer of history in a way.

 

non cents holed coins were mostly used on chains so they didnt get lost and fall out of pockets exspecialy in war. or atleast that is what i am told

 

My 1876 collection of holed coins

 

Don't know if I agree with what you said after the first comma, but still, nice half cents.

IMO, collectors whould rather have a cleaned coin that is all there than an original-skinned coin that's missing part of it.

 

Don't own one and never will. I don't buy partial paper notes either, regardless of rarity. It's a personal thing I guess.

 

Looks like your Indian Cent might have been holed and used as a washer or spacer or something similar dwhiz. There are a lot examples of coins that were used for something other than spending. The trick is to figure out what their purpose was.

Bruce

 

Why would people wear them as necklaces?
I guess it was the style back then huh?

I don't think it would look good on me if I wore a washingtong quarter in 2013.

 

Most of time the nailed over the door as a good luck charm,

 

I think it may have been a spacer of some sort, but who really knows for sure

 

Apparently done contemporary

 

1814 with original leather strap.

1814 Capped Bust Half Watch Fob! Old Leather Strap...

 

That's sure different Frank. I like it.

Bruce

 

Thanks, Bruce.

I really like it, awaiting delivery

It sure does look original

 

I was browsing completed auctions on Ebay and noticed this 1881S Morgan that was advertised as "MS66+ PL with Drilled Hole". I have to give the seller credit for creativity.http://www.ebay.com/itm/1881-S-NGC-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I took some liberties and attached the seller's photo here. Not bad for $17.16...


r

 

Please tell me you didn't give that to the wife for her anniversary Frank.......