| Author |
 Replies: 13 / Views: 1,256 |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
I was at a local coin show this past weekend looking for some bust half dollar upgrades but came up empty. However I couldn't resist looking through some junk boxes and bought my first holed coin an 1822 Large Cent. Do they get the elongation by heating and stretching the coin? I may just keep this one on my home office desk.    Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
The stretching is from the displacement of metal as the object they used to create the hole was forced through the metal.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4416 Posts |
Yes, this effect can be confirmed by drilling some more large cents. Avoid using 1793's, 1799's, etc.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
108 Posts |
cool coin! I like the holed cents. Whadja get 'er for?
-Jay
|
|
Valued Member
United States
108 Posts |
Clarification: What did you pay for her?
-Jay
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
Year ago, late 60s, I bought this for $0.25. Made a cool necklace. "All the kids were doing it!"   Yours. cipster, was done with more care than mine, and I, too, am curious what they sell for nowadays. (Oh, the bathtub ring I left after coming home from the Woodstock Festival!) Edited by matthewvincent
03/26/2013 3:53 pm
|
|
Valued Member
Israel
84 Posts |
|
|
Valued Member
United States
63 Posts |
cipster,
Great find, what was the damage/cost on this rascal. Take care and God bless. rcordell
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
Quote:
What did you pay for her? $2 - was that too much? Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
|
Pillar of the Community
Israel
2420 Posts |
Quote:
$2 - was that too much? No, you did good. It would make a great necklace piece  . |
|
Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
This is cool but damaged. A nice keeper if you like it. Quote:
cool coin! I like the holed cents. Whadja get 'er for? Thanks Jarubia for responding Quote:
Clarification: What did you pay for her? There are a number of world wide members who read these post. Lets keep it basic English.  |
|
Valued Member
United States
359 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
Canada
2805 Posts |
I have one a lot like this, but instead of being worn smooth it's extremely scratched. The date is a barely-visible 1828.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3229 Posts |
|
| |
Replies: 13 / Views: 1,256 |
|
Posted 03/26/2013 1:51 pm
