pardon my ignorance

Much like a floppy disk, these large old coins operate the same way. Just find a good history/subject book pertinent to the date of the coin and read away using the coin as a bookmark...

The old imagination (hard-drive) begins spinning around and vola' pretty soon you have the real story.

Oh, Greetings and Welcome to the forum.

Take Care
Ben

 

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thats a nice bust half, even with the hole.

 

greetings and welcome to the forum!
thank you for sharing the coin w/ us. never hesitate to ask questions here as many are ready to help.
it is possible the coin was holed for $ (silver content). it is also possible that it was simply a keychain coin due to the location of the hole and repair. worn as jewelry, it is typically holed in the center of the top of the obverse (front) or the reverse, depending upon the preference of the individual.
i have little to add as there are many here more qualified to comment on the bust half series of coins.
please feel welcome here...coins are our nation's (and so many other cultures and nations..both past and present) history. it is truly a fascinating and worthwhile hobby.
thank you once again for sharing your family's history w/ us thru your coin.
on a psuedo-selfish note.....thank you for using the word "chick" and i personally welcome you to our forum....please come back and check out the hobby!!!
my very best wishes;
steve