1886 Seated Liberty Dime With Unusual Reverse

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rayj4051 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 04/29/2014 8:19 pm I have an 1886 Seated Liberty coin that is the size of a dime but has the reverse stamped or engraved completely obliterating any denomination marking. It has a small hole drilled in it. Anybody recognize the symbol, or is it something an individual or club did? Report this Post to the Staff

thedollarman Pillar of the Community Canada 4911 Posts	Posted 04/29/2014 8:22 pm Its a love token, it is a one of a kind hand engraved coin and there is somewhat of a collectible side to them, not sure of value but some of the nicer ones are stunning and fairly valuable. Feel free to call me Will. Report this Post to the Staff
Cruisinfusion Pillar of the Community United States 1531 Posts	Posted 04/29/2014 8:23 pm I've never seen that before. Obv. appears original, despite the hole. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 04/29/2014 8:27 pm My guess: a "Love Token" People would engrave a coin with the lover's initials or other design. While not super valuable, they are collected as a tribute to the past. Just think: a young man with little money but a dime would spend HOURS engraving a tribute to his beloved. It is jewelry, made out of love. I believe that that is the reason why they are still collected today. Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 04/29/2014 8:45 pm That's a love token. Report this Post to the Staff
rayj4051 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 04/30/2014 07:58 am Thank you very much for replying. I suspected the piece was something like that. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 04/30/2014 09:06 am Dimes were the most common denomination used. Quarters are much scarcer. A 20 cent piece would be a fantastic find. rayj's example appears to have two letter "Cs." A Charlotte Carson? Cynthia Corbett? Carol Carter? Another part of the fascination is the unanswered question: "Who were these women?" Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 04/30/2014 09:32 am it is a love token. Report this Post to the Staff
rayj4051 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 05/01/2014 08:07 am Two letter "C"s. Now that you point them out, I can see them also. Again, thanks for the heads-up. Report this Post to the Staff
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