1858 3 Cent Coin

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(Sterling Silver)
In reference to holes found in old coins... they weren't used as jewelry. It was a very common practice to punch holes in half dimes, 3 cent coins and 1 dollar gold coins and secure them with wire or thread. The "strung coins"  were then usually dropped into a coin purse. Notice the iron oxidation from where the coin was strung on a wire.
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