My Holed Bust Halve Collection
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That had to take some time rounding up all those holes coins. Make me wonder who handled these coins, many well circulated, and who and why did they want to hole it. I would think 90% of it was done back when these coins were "just coins" to the hole makers. Contemporaneous in other words. I enjoyed looking at them!
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I would imagine that loosing 50c back in the early 1800s would have been a heavy hit to some, maybe the hole was so they can fasten it to themselves somehow (necklace, chain, pin, ect) for the trip into town for the new milking Cow...
Seriously Cool collection, I like these coins with holes a lot...
It's all about what the people want...
Awesome!
Looks like you are missing a couple of the same holes (😄) as me... specifically 15/2 and 17/3.
There are a couple 39o's on ebay, as you probably know, but shelling out for the big ones doesn't really make sense to me...
This looks terrific! Is that a bogus bustie as the first piece in the Other Varieties section?
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Same thing I was wondering...🤔
That's a pretty fun side hobby right there!
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Great collection of nice holed coins, it no doubt took a lot of time and effort. I believe there were a number of reasons they were holed, the most common has been mentioned - to prevent loss, not everyone had pockets, or holes in pockets that would eventually happen, and .50 was a lot of money to lose back then.
Let me know when you get the 1829/21. 😉
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That's a lot of coin necklaces I could wear!
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Love it!
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Interesting that so many of them are holed at 12 o'clock. Is that your preferred look, or is that just typical for the series?
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Most of the ones that I've run across have been holed at 12 o'clock . Definately makes a better look and it's not in the date.
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Okay, a question for you hole guys. Just curious... Can you guys actually tell, identify or determine the difference between a coin that was holed yesterday or one that was holed 180 years ago?
I'm pretty sure I could drill a hole in a coin from the 1800's (junk silver) and make it look like it happened 180 years ago.
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Well, good question actually.. I feel like I was talking about this with someone awhile ago. Lord Marcovan? 🤔
I've been tempted once or twice, but it seems like a dumb idea.
My favorites are the ones you can just sort if tell are really old.
Ones that were worn on a string for so long the hole is also very worn...
it looks good here, why not
And this Bust halve had been around for 48 years before it was engraved
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@OAKSTAR Square holes are a certain sign the hole is contemporary! You can also see whether the hole is punched, drilled, fresh, or toned consistently over. If it looks good enough, then it probably is contemporary...
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Can you imagine the spectacular necklace one could make with those??!!
Seriously, pretty cool and that MUST have taken some time!!
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Square hole? Is that a round square hole or a punched square hole or a drilled square hole?
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I like the set! You're giving these coins a hole lot of love.
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Coins were often nailed above a front door or barn door.
Nails were typically square back then and so left a square hole.
I see these more often on smaller coins like dimes. Probably since it was a less costly way to satisfy the custom...?
Sailors or folks heading out on a sea voyage would hole coins and keep them on a string.
Having your silver secured to yourself was a good way not to lose it or have it stolen from your cabin or luggage I guess.
Not great pics, but here are a few with interesting holes.
That works for me @jayPem. Thanks for that history lesson, really interesting! 👍 👍
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Interesting! I once started a wholey large cent set by date. I called it my religious (wholey) large cent set. I was about 1/2 complete when a dealer offered me a price that I could not refuse (double my investment) So I sold it.