1879 Indian Head Cent Error Or Damage? Any Value?

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Daznar13 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/23/2020 10:59 pm Hello I am completely new here, so my apologies if I am posting this topic/ question incorrectly in any way. I recently came across an 1879 Indian Head cent with a hole ( not perfectly round) through the upper part of the Indian Head. I imagine this was done after mint, only lowering any possible value this coin may have had, but due to my lack of experience/knowledge in this area of coins, I figured I'd give it a shot on here to see if anybody could help me out. Possible value/grade estimate? Any info about the coin is greatly appreciated as I'd love to learn more. Ty in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/23/2020 11:05 pm Definitely damaged, probably pierced for use as a jewelry piece. Value - less than a dollar, I'd guess. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 01/23/2020 11:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Daznar13 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/23/2020 11:58 pm Thank you. What I figured #128545; what a way to ruin such a cool piece of history. Almost looks as if someone did the glass/ mirror trick or however it's done and burnt the hole through it . Bummer, but thank you for the quick help nonetheless. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/24/2020 05:26 am to CCF. PMD not an error. Maybe a bullet hole? What does the reverse look like? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 01/24/2020 07:08 am May have been done way back in time when that coin was just a coin. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188342 Posts	Posted 01/24/2020 10:51 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 01/24/2020 6:20 pm Quote: Value - less than a dollar, I'd guess. IMO it is a space filler. And it's value is 1¢ IF someone would accept it for a purchase. A bank would ship it back to the Mint and would get 1¢ in exchange. Report this Post to the Staff
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