Have you ever seen such ridiculous holing?

[Emperor Oli]

I took a look at these maundy coins and the holing on the two left ones (when showing reverse) seems rather odd as it actually punches the perimeter of the coin, thus in my view rendering it useless to thread onto a chain! Also, how unsightly is the George III one - chunk of his chin is missing. Mutilated coins, but I may be inclined to bid just to hve them as pocket pieces if the price stays as it in. Unlikely with week to go, but I can always hope

[Unknown]

What is it with the pocket pieces?

Is that a custom in America?

[Emperor Oli]

I don't think so. I think it's just nice to carry say a holed coin or a worn piece of gold around with you - no other reason!

[Chris Perkins]

I had some maundy odds like that...Sold them as scrap!

[kuhli]

... as it actually punches the perimeter of the coin, thus in my view rendering it useless to thread onto a chain!

If you look at the 2 holes that are complete, you will see that the sides of the holes are rather square, and there is not much wear in them. The 2 that are not complete are well rounded, showing a lot of wear. Perhaps at one time they were complete holes and were worn down from a long use on a chain.