Trap Coin. 1871 Seated Liberty Half Dollar

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  1. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    I saw this coin on eBay. I was thinking about bidding on it because seemed like a good price. But upon further inspection I didn't. Anyone see why? (probably won't take you guys too long)



    Seller's pictures:
    1871Obv.jpg 1871Rev.jpg
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Mar 10, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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  3. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    That one was holed and repaired.
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Mar 10, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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  4. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    I agree with Randy.

    Bruce
     
    BRandM, Mar 10, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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  5. The Meat man

    The Meat man Supporter! Supporter

    Yep, holed and plugged.
     
    The Meat man, Mar 10, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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  6. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Head work done! :D
     
    fretboard, Mar 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Plugged but still nice!
     
    Collecting Nut, Mar 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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  8. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

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    geekpryde, Mar 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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  9. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    Yep, holed and plugged, and not done that well.
     
    johnmilton, Mar 10, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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  10. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    A fairly good job doing the plug it aged well with the coin itself. I like it.
     
    Mr.Q, Mar 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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  11. mrweaseluv

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    yup yup can see the plug
     
    mrweaseluv, Mar 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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  12. Dafydd

    Dafydd Supporter! Supporter

    I wonder what the graders would say ? Details : "Blacksmith effect".
    And some auction houses : "A fantastic representation of the work of a true metalworking artisan at the height of their skill, not to be missed"
     
    Dafydd, Mar 10, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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  13. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    It sold for about $37 including shipping.
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Mar 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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