Did not stick to a magnet. Last time I thought I had something cool it stuck to a magnet. Bit it and it tasted like sliver, ha. Will take it to an expert and get opinion soon.
Hey Smitty, awesome coin! She's ancient! been around from New Orleans since 1855 snf id dtill going strong!
go out and find some more goodies, you're incredibly lucky with your seated and barber finds!
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Thanks Buff and Coin, that is something that your coin has the hole also. Is it in about the same place as the one I have?? Can you put a pic of it on here also? Thanks for your reply.
I was told that holes were placed in many coins to sew the coins inside peoples clothes. They carried everything they owned to settle out west. It took months to get there. If they were held up by robbers they wouldn't get all the money. I heard that was a common practice. 50 cents would buy a lot back then.