1809 French Coin

(Sterling Silver)	Reverse side was worn smooth except for the date
The presence and location of the French coin strongly suggests that the coin purse belonged to a soldier from the 8th Louisiana regiment. It was found exactly where the 8th joined elements of Early's Brigade in a second battleline. If it had not been for 8th and the three Virginia regiments standing their ground, General Steven's attack would have been successful.
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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.