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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rick, post: 113601, member: 1235&quot;]Actually, I find the hole interesting, becuase both sides show an outer punch. That may not be unusual, I don&#039;t know - but I find it odd. It looks like an older hole, but who knows why someone put the hole there? If it were for jewelry it should be at 12:00 and not 6. There are a lot of possibilities, but the hole looks old even though the punch is not worn down and the coin does not display excessive wear.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here&#039;s another damaged coin I picked up at the same show. This is a more common practice - this one was counterstamped with someone&#039;s initials. I guess it could be for many reasons from theft protection to advertisement or accounting. I picked this one up for a couple bucks - had to have it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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