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If you look at the bottom image you can see the faint line of the die crack. The coin was listed/sold as having a colon. I'm aware a variety is listed for the 1851 Farthing with a purported colon. Looks like the beginnings of a die crack rather than a colon to me.
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Could be they drilled a small hole in the die to limit the crack. It is a well known technique to drill a small hole at the end of a crack as it reduces the stress at the tip and so makes it less likely the crack will propagate further.1 point
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I agree, almost certainly connected with the die crack!1 point
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Thanks.Perhaps I should submit one for grading with NGG or PCGS. It's something I have been reluctant to do given potential issues with customs.1 point
