Holed Silver Dollar: To Slab Or Not To Slab-That Is The Question (1859 S, 1873 S, 1873 CC)

I don't know if they are worth getting slabbed but if they were mine they'd be worth getting professionally repaired (or at least getting an estimate on getting them repaired!). Of course, any repair would still render them as "details" coins as they are now. At least they'd look better.

This guy has repaired a few for me over the years: https://www.crsstockton.com

He has some pretty good before/after pictures on his website to give you some ideas regarding his workmanship.

It took a few months for the repairs he did for me but I was happy.

Unfortunately, holed coins rarely have much value over their bullion value.
Despite their obviously very nice condition, their potential value after slabbing does not justify TPG fees and return shipping.

In this case, that is very disappointing.

I have a collection of about 25 holed US small silver and British Maundy coins, all obtained at very little over the their silver value
I bought them, because they were very cheap. Maundy coins in particular, holed or not, are scarce anyway.
They would be probably be better off as part of some lady's wrist bracelet.
That won't happen; I am a coin collector.

The 1873 CC is one of the key dates for the series and is a hard find. With the hole, it still has the necessary value to send in for grading. If you are going to sell the coin, the TPG holder will help it sell as there are many fake CC Trade dollars on the market.

The 1873 S looks to be AU with luster. The 1859 S Seater Liberty has a mintage of 20K. If you are going to send in the 73CC, include the 73S and 59S as they get a free shipping ride.

Below is a 1873 CC TD with a hole that sold for $282 and your coin is a higher grade and the hole is not through the date. My guess your 73CC will be in the $600 to $700 range in a TPG holder.

If the hole repair is a reasonable price, you should consider it.

I wouldn't get them graded

Holed early dollars (pre-1878) have a certain appeal to some collectors. Generally speaking, the smaller the hole and the less damage to devices there are, the more appeal the coin has. Scarce and rare dates add value, too.

I remember buying them in the 70's and 80's for $20 or $30. Them days is long gone!

Walk them around a major coin show and see what you are offered. They are worth way more than bullion. You might be surprised.

Good luck with whatever you do with yours.