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Our hobby: Always a learning curve? (England)

E-TRAC-OHIO said:
Great finds Doug - well done !

We find a lot of "Holed" 1800's coins here in the US.
Holes were often punched or drilled in coins so they could be put on a string or wire and worn under clothing to help prevent loss or theft.
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Certainly more plausible buddy.

Lizzy coin love token.... Lots found in the U.K.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/hammered-silver-threepence-coin-489729254

Watch chain with coins..... Very common here.

https://www.ebay.ie/sch/Coins/11116/i.html?_sop=3&_nkw=watch+chain

Yes, always a learning curve!!!
 
Yes, 7 years of hard hunting both in and out of water and I am constantly still learning.
Great old finds Doug you sure know where to look! :cool:
 
Great finds, and a wonderful history lesson, Doug, thank you!


E-TRAC-OHIO said:
Great finds Doug - well done !

We find a lot of "Holed" 1800's coins here in the US.
Holes were often punched or drilled in coins so they could be put on a string or wire and worn under clothing to help prevent loss or theft.
Click to expand...

I have found several coins like that. While I agree about the older ones, I have found modern coins with holes also (mostly pennies). Im wondering if those represent the wearers birth year.
 
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