Plugged coins

[Citizen H]

On 12/13/2025 at 3:14 PM, Paddy said:

I guess most "serious" collectors would avoid plugged coins, or any other damage. But if that is the only way you can fill a gap within budget, then go for it! 

I have a number of damaged coins in my collection - some with engravings in the field, some ex-mount, some hammered even missing fragments, but they will fill the gaps until and unless I can afford to replace them with something better.

Here, for example, is my William I penny. I would love to have one without the missing chunk, but until one comes along at a price I am happy with, it will stay with me.

Your Henry VII, by the way, is a lovely example apart from the plug.

I couldn't agree more, I didn't have a agenda when buying coins and not knowing anything I bought any items I found old and interesting .....and cheap 🤷I like Paddy's with chunk missing...It has character, I have a few that have chunks missing and others with holes that have been worn as a pendants..... one is in a really good condition easy to make out the king and letters... I guess this came to be as it was worn rather than in circulation.  👍  

[Citizen H]

On 12/13/2025 at 10:30 PM, Ukstu said:

Don't mind counterstamped stuff so much as it's an interesting field that you can research sometimes

Aha.. do tell more..I have a few and have been wondering where to go to discover more details out... any Ideas where to go? 👍