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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;johnmilton, post: 26078086, member: 101855&quot;]In my years of collecting, a hole, unless the piece should have one, is considered to be the worst defect among collectors. The rule of thumb for defects is, if it&#039;s been done intentionally, its worse that if it&#039;s some random problem. Scratching initials on a coin is one thing. Drilling or driving hole in it with a nail is something worse. </p><p><br /></p><p>I do think that $85 was too much money, but I&#039;ve been astounded at the prices certified &quot;details&quot; coins bring these days. </p><p><br /></p><p>Many years ago I bought an 1806 half dollar, which had a hole by the date, which is a bad place. The coin had original surfaces, and its sharpness grade was EF. It cost me $6.50 which would be $65 in today&#039;s dollars. I sold it years later for $20.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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