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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;frech001, post: 2881009, member: 20616&quot;]I read that one reason for punching holes in coins was started by the Roman Emperor Vespasian (around 79AD), who would give such coins to the sick at what was called a ‘Touching Ceremony’.&nbsp;&nbsp; Apparently, this tradition continued through many centuries in England, when ‘touching money’ would be given to the sick, or as lucky charms. So, maybe owning one of these old coins will bring you good fortune, or just a piece of history to wonder about. I suspect most holes got punched to facilitate carrying them if you didn&#039;t have pockets.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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