1850 US cent rip-off?

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otto rupee
Joined: 5 Mar 2013
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Posted: 7 Jan 2014, 03:52 #
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Is this a terrible rip-off?  I'm pretty sure it is.  http://www.amazon.com/1850-United-States-America-Large/dp/B00HQ28O5S/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=AYLLQDFU7S9BK
nalaberong
Joined: 1 Oct 2013
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Posted: 7 Jan 2014, 03:55 #
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What, is there something wrong with it? (8

It could have an interesting history with those two holes. The American large cent was a very cheap, round piece of copper - so often, people cut them into gear shapes for use in clockwork, machinery, or to crimp pastries. This could have been part of some elaborate device.
Whatacoin
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Posted: 7 Jan 2014, 03:56 #
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I'm not sure on this one, but people used to use coins as buttons, the holes on that appear to be fitting to that. Now, I see no value in that but my guess is some people do. Even if it was in good condition I wouldn't pay $60. Thanks for sharing!
otto rupee
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Posted: 7 Jan 2014, 03:57 #
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Does anyone know the value of one of these coins holed like this?  I know there wouldn't be an exact value, but what would you spend?
glorkar
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Posted: 7 Jan 2014, 04:16 #
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I wouldn't even consider buying this coin.  For the money, I'd go for this one on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1852-Large-Cent-/380808203546?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item58a9f00d1a.
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otto rupee
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Posted: 7 Jan 2014, 04:21 #
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Quote: glorkarI wouldn't even consider buying this coin.  For the money, I'd go for this one on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1852-Large-Cent-/380808203546?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item58a9f00d1a.
Something about it looks a lot nicer... :)
glorkar
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Posted: 7 Jan 2014, 14:20 #
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I thought so.  But just trying to find one in that condition took a little bit of digging.  All the cheaper ones were either very worn, corroded or damaged in some way.  Even some higher priced ones didn't look all that nice.  So I guess if you were looking for one of these, expect to pay anywhere from $10-$20 USD for a decent coin.
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Lotus07
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Posted: 10 Jan 2014, 15:43 #
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Seems like a customized button.
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