Holeyer than thou...

coinpictures

For most coins, holes devalue them significantly. Is the same true of klippes? The vast majority I see are holed.

Are there any general guidelines in terms of hole into the design vs. hole strictly in the corner portion of the klip?

T'anx.

-Dan

lordmarcovan

I don't think holes in the corner of klippes devalue them very much. If they do, it is by a much smaller margin than on a traditional round coin.

I would imagine that a klippe with the hole strictly through the corner would be worth more than one that has a hole piercing part of its design.

I would love to have a klippe on the Holey Coin Vest. I was tempted by a 1679 Austrian piece at the 2004 FUN, but had already spent my money.

I did buy one at the 2003 FUN, but it wasn't holed.

If you see any interesting and not-too-expensive holey klippes, do let me know. I would like to add one or two to the vest.

lordmarcovan

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And, just for the record, nobody is holeyer than me.




Well, okay. Maybe dthigpen. But that remains to be seen.

coinpictures

Funny you should ask...

I just did an impulse BIN of a pair of klippes on the Bay. $135 each.

The auction photography is pretty poor, but the detail looks at least XF, and might make AU (depends on what the surfaces are like). There's a 7-day return privilage, so I'm not too worried.

1. Salzburg 1/9 Thaler. 1656. KM180. My 17th-century Krause isn't the most current, but it prices it at $150 for VF and $250 for XF (highest listing)
   
   
   
   
2. Salzburg 1/6 Thaler. 1669. KM215. VF: $175 XF: $300 (highest listing)