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Tell me not to drill a hole in this error coin

goodmoney4badmoneygoodmoney4badmoney Posts: 1,266 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I made this "pocket piece" cent on my keychain at least 15 years ago. While going through some new coins.... I paused....now I'm wondering if I should start fresh with its twin. Should I commit another numismatic crime and break out the drill again? :#

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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 33,703 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No drill

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  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Go for it

  • sellitstoresellitstore Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Holed off center cents are much rarer than holeless ones.

    Neither is worth a whole lot of money, so I say do what makes you happy.

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  • DNADaveDNADave Posts: 7,281 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Drill it. But give yourself all more room for wear on the ring.

  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Why not. What is it, a $10-20 coin, that is readily available from many error dealers on line and at shows? I wouldn't do it, but don't think it's a great numismatic crime if you do.

    I am assuming it's a copper cent. I would avoid copper plated zinc cents due to zinc corrosion issues.

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  • MarkKelleyMarkKelley Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Keep the old one, it has a nice patina to it. Besides, the new one is zinc and won't last.

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 33,703 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would think a zinc cent would have its hole slowly worn through

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,424 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:
    I would think a zinc cent would have its hole slowly worn through

    Yup. Zinc is a very soft metal and it's highly reactive and will readily corrode. It won't last very long with a hole through the protective copper plating while on a key chain.

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,408 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Over the years I have seen at least a couple of really vintage (let's say pre-Seated Liberty silver types) struck off center that were holed at the mid-point of the unstruck arc and worn on necklaces. So go for it.

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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,248 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @sellitstore said:
    Holed off center cents are much rarer than holeless ones.

    Neither is worth a whole lot of money, so I say do what makes you happy.

    But one is worth a hole lot more

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  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought my daughter an UNC 1900 Off Center Indian Head Cent that had been drilled for a necklace. I think it was $18 :o

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You can do whatever you want with it ... it's your coin. Enjoy.
    I think it's pretty neat.

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,876 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I generally don't support ruining collectable coins. But...

    1) it's not rare or particularly valuable, and never will be.

    2) you'll probably get a lot of use and enjoyment out of it.

    So, what the heck.

    P.S. - it appears to be zinc, in which case you would be wasting your time. Sell it for a few dollars and buy another copper one. Zinc will disintegrate into a nasty mess in no time.

  • Batman23Batman23 Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Your coin your call. I just don't think the zincoln will last as well. But you never know unless you try.

  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,408 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You could, after you drill it, give it a heavy coat of lacquer.

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  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think I have photographic memory as I just saw this and it triggered this thread, LOL

    https://ebay.com/itm/125072539047?hash=item1d1ee77da7:g:4AYAAOSw8xZhylSp

  • Dug13Dug13 Posts: 275 ✭✭✭

    Drill it!! I would imagine it has been a great conversation piece.

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  • goodmoney4badmoneygoodmoney4badmoney Posts: 1,266 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ErrorsOnCoins said:
    I think I have photographic memory as I just saw this and it triggered this thread, LOL

    https://ebay.com/itm/125072539047?hash=item1d1ee77da7:g:4AYAAOSw8xZhylSp

    You already know I decided not to drill it. :D

  • goodmoney4badmoneygoodmoney4badmoney Posts: 1,266 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I feel like the old one needs more time with me, and it's been a good friend.

  • charlesf20charlesf20 Posts: 383 ✭✭✭

    It's your nickel......er, penny!
    But I vote nay.

  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CaptHenway said:
    You could, after you drill it, give it a heavy coat of lacquer.

    Or have it bronzed... 😜

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  • Steven59Steven59 Posts: 9,049 ✭✭✭✭✭

    "When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I see you decided not to drill it... Good decision IMO.... A zincoln cent will not hold (holed) up well.... Cheers, RickO

  • BStrauss3BStrauss3 Posts: 3,552 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's only a misdemeanor, no jail time, the punishment is just asset forfeiture: send me all your coins.

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  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,886 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would drill it and then take a picture every year thereafter to show its deterioration.
    Wayne

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  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,110 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No date....drill that puppy. Peace Roy

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  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭

    Yep, do it.

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