Although they are scarcer, small U.S. silver coins of the 19th century is almost as easy to find as their equivalent that are not holed.
I usually find such pieces in dealer's junk bins.
Unfortunately, most of their value is lost, because they have been irreparably damaged.
I have observed that larger U.S. silver is less often found holed. I guess that the reason for this is that the smaller coins more easily lend themselves for use in home craft silver jewelry.
That does not stop me from collecting them, however. At least, you can add such pieces to your collection for very little money, and therein lies their attraction.
For me, I would pay about 20% of the price that an equivalent unholed coin in the same condition may be worth.
Edited by sel_69l
09/15/2013 11:23 pm