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Valued Member
United States
402 Posts |
While being a constant browser on ebay for type coins for my Dansco 7070 I come across so many holed (with holes) coins and was wondering if anyone of us seriously collect these coins with holes in them. Some are really in good condition and would probably be worth a lot of money if not for that hole. Just wondering. "The only 'dumb question' was the one that was never asked"! edgman      |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1411 Posts |
I do buy holed coins... mostly due to the value drops...
I'm on a YN budget, so the best coins for my money are sometimes holed..
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New Member
United Kingdom
33 Posts |
I have a 1897 penny with the rare dot between o and n grrrr in ef condition with a hole
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Yes, I have an almost complete holed Indian cent collection. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Valued Member
United States
193 Posts |
I do and have bought holed coins but mainly 90% silver ones if I can get them at or below melt. I did buy one 1903 Morgan dollar with a loop soldered on for a chain. The coin is in nice condition probably an f-12. I guess it wasn't worn as a necklace much. I got it for about melt when silver was at around $23/oz. so that coin doesn't owe me anything. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1007 Posts |
I've bought holed large cents. They're cheap and other than the hole in very good condition.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
I have come across a large number of 19th century holed dimes, Half Dimes and 3 cent silvers over the years. It seems that they have been used in, and recovered from jewelry. The few examples that I do have leave a disappointing feeling. As long as the hole itself is in EF or better condition!  On a completely different slant, British Commonwealth coins of Edward V111 can be collected in uncirculated condition in a short type set, comprising seven coins, for less than $50. All are dated 1936. Makes for an interesting and historically significant set of coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
598 Posts |
Yeah, if the price is right holed or damaged... someone's gotta give them a good home  . US gold dollars were commonly jewelryized(?) / holed. I've managed a few US gold dollar type sets at or below spot... the worst previously pictured as below  VVV.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 I will take in damaged coins too Give them a loving home |
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Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by ArrowsAndRays
12/18/2012 8:40 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2781 Posts |
if it was 'common' silver or gold, and below spot, then I would buy for scrap.
if a rarity then I might consider it if it was dirt cheap, then have a jeweler fill it in. it wouldn't help the value much, but I wouldn't have to stare at the hole any more. other than that - NO HOLES
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Valued Member
United States
362 Posts |
 After reading what you all wrote, I'm second guessing my stance on holers. |
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Valued Member
United States
207 Posts |
I have one, a beautiful 1832 bust dime with a perfect Hole LOL that I couldn't resist for $10
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I resently picked up a pair of nice holed coins... At the price I paid... I did very, very well  |
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Australia
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I collect holed coins, but only coins that are meant to have holes.  Steve :) |
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Posted 12/18/2012 5:16 pm
