I just bought a coin very few of you would have bought

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lordmarcovan
lordmarcovan Posts: 45,340 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 24, 2026 11:38PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I needed this type, the Barber half, for my holed Basic 19th Century Type Set, which is pinned to a cork board on my desk.

I got this coin for 73 bucks after shipping. Without looking it up offhand, I’m guessing this would’ve been what, a $400-450-ish coin without the hole? I’m pleased with it. It’s a nice holey.


Now I lack only the Seated Dollar With Motto and the Trade Dollar to complete the corkboard collection.

This is an old picture of that from January 2025:

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  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,548 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very cool 👍

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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,111 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Way cool 😎

  • bigmountainlion
    bigmountainlion Posts: 290 ✭✭✭
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    I have a holed gobrecht dollar that have been repaired. Why do people make holes on coins?

  • Barberian
    Barberian Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @bigmountainlion said:
    I have a holed gobrecht dollar that have been repaired. Why do people make holes on coins?

    My guess is so they don't lose them.

  • thebeav
    thebeav Posts: 4,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Super collection !

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  • Dug13
    Dug13 Posts: 340 ✭✭✭✭
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    Holy Moly, Batman!

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  • World67
    World67 Posts: 13,098 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like fun. You should add the commems, Isabella, Columbian, Lafayette.

  • Morgan13
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    @bigmountainlion said:
    I have a holed gobrecht dollar that have been repaired. Why do people make holes on coins?

    They used to wear them around their neck.
    I read that somewhere.

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  • pmh1nic
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    There is a method behind your madness :smile:

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  • The_Dinosaur_Man
    The_Dinosaur_Man Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm somewhat impressed and intrigued that it was slabbed. It's somehow incredibly fitting.

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  • lordmarcovan
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    @Morgan White said:
    Looks like fun. You should add the commems, Isabella, Columbian, Lafayette.

    Not a bad idea… 🤔

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  • pocketpiececommems
    pocketpiececommems Posts: 6,093 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 25, 2026 1:58PM
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    I may not have purchased that series but I definitely wouldn’t pass on a holed commemorative or bust half that I need

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  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,927 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Cool corkboard collection Rob!


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  • lordmarcovan
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    @scubafuel said:
    I think you should drill a hole in the slab that goes through the hole in the coin.

    LOL. The thought crossed my mind. I’ll probably just crack it out and save the label, though.

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  • LukeMarshall
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    Nice addition and collection, Im still working on a complete holed Indian head cent collection myself… ;)

    I like it when they can pull a reaction from you like ugh…. Here are 2 of mine that kinda do just that.


    Admittedly I do like the orientation of the peace dollar hole as it stays in the same spot when you coin flip the dollar.

    Good luck on your Holey pursuit @lordmarcovan !!

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  • Swampboy
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    @scubafuel said:
    I think you should drill a hole in the slab that goes through the hole in the coin.

    genius

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  • Creg
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    @lordmarcovan said:

    @scubafuel said:
    I think you should drill a hole in the slab that goes through the hole in the coin.

    LOL. The thought crossed my mind. I’ll probably just crack it out and save the label, though.

    Please?

  • cameonut2011
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    Do you ever consider buying culls and drilling your own holes for the missing issues?

  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,340 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @LukeMarshall said:
    Nice addition and collection, Im still working on a complete holed Indian head cent collection myself… ;)

    I did that, but didn’t finish. Sold the set. Also have done large cents and Bust halves by date. Didn’t complete those either, but got very close.

    Congrats on the Trade dollar- that’s one of the last two types I need for this set.

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  • RedRocket
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    @Barberian said:

    @bigmountainlion said:
    I have a holed gobrecht dollar that have been repaired. Why do people make holes on coins?

    My guess is so they don't lose them.

    I'd think because if they don't someone else certainly will.

  • HoledandCreative
    HoledandCreative Posts: 2,890 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Best use of corkboard I've ever seen!

  • LukeMarshall
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    @lordmarcovan said:

    @LukeMarshall said:
    Nice addition and collection, Im still working on a complete holed Indian head cent collection myself… ;)

    I did that, but didn’t finish. Sold the set.

    Yes, you sold it to me :D

    PM me if you are interested in the Trade Dollar, its a beaut (i think)

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  • lordmarcovan
    lordmarcovan Posts: 45,340 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @LukeMarshall said:

    @lordmarcovan said:

    @LukeMarshall said:
    Nice addition and collection, Im still working on a complete holed Indian head cent collection myself… ;)

    I did that, but didn’t finish. Sold the set.

    Yes, you sold it to me :D

    Ah! Groovy! I'd completely forgotten.

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