I just bought a coin that very few of you would have bought

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by lordmarcovan, Jan 25, 2026 at 1:24 AM.

  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I needed this type, the Barber half, for my holed Basic 19th Century Type Set, which is pinned to a cork board on my desk.

    I got this coin for 73 bucks after shipping. Without looking it up offhand, I’m guessing this would’ve been what, a $400-450-ish coin without the hole? I’m pleased with it. It’s a nice holey.

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    Now I lack only the Seated Dollar With Motto and the Trade Dollar to complete the corkboard collection.

    This is an old picture of that from January 2025:

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    lordmarcovan, Jan 25, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Nice buy! The hole is in a good spot also. Do you know why people did this for sure or just form stories? Also, any coins with square nail holes in your collection?
     
    SensibleSal66, Jan 25, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    People holed coins for a variety of reasons. Yes, I used to have some coins with square nail holes. Not sure I have any now.

    Here’s a 1731 British King George II halfpenny with a square nail hole.

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    lordmarcovan, Jan 25, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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