A shame it is holed but would it be something a collector would be interested in? Apart from that issue it is pretty good condition, I think, would it be a good “filler” till a better example was found? Also if it had a suspension loop attached would that be better or worse than a holed coin? Look forward to your thoughts
Yes to collectible There’s one on the bay now, holed, that the auction ends tomorrow We’ll see how that ends https://ebay.us/m/Z7KrA9
I was there with you, had to look it up. The following is for everyone: Technically, it is a Half-Disme, and yes, that’s the correct spelling, and that’s how all the coin catalogs list it ( H10 ). They put “ 5 C “ on the reverse starting with the Capped Bust type in 1829. The actual first “ nickel “ was first produced in 1866, the Shield Nickel.
Not really a “shame” since holing coins and putting stout twine or wire or a small chain in a loop to safeguard while traveling was a prevalent practice during those times. Yes, even holed it retains numismatic value and collectability, many collectors actively search for holed coins of all denominations. Not only a “filler”, it is a “keeper”. Very difficult to find affordable upgrades of this date and type nowadays.
My favorite holed coin. Found in a batch of uncleaned ancients. It was very obvious that the hole was there when it was buried. I have yet to complete the attributes.
Clearer, more focused photos would be a big help. I have tentatively identified your coin as 1830 LM-1.1 die remarriage. That coin has a rarity rating of R-6. The later remarriage of these dies, LM-1.2 is a rarity 4. So, if your coin is actually the LM-1.1, it is considerably rarer and more valuable than the 1.2. But, I cannot tell from your fuzzy photos the die markers that distinguish 1.1 from 1.2 and also cannot definitively attribute it as either of the two LM-1s. So, if you desire further assistance, please post better photos.
Here are my LM-1.1 and 1.2 coins. You can compare your coin to mine with regard to condition/grade and attribution.
