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New Member
Canada
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hey all, my grandmother gave me this coin some years ago.through my meticulous research I havent been able to find another like it. maybe some of you have seen it before? it is not magnetic. any help will be greatly appreciated.   |
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Moderator
 United States
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It's a US Trade dollar which has been handcarved, post-mint, into what's called a "Love Token," and inserted into a piece of jewelery as noted by the marks on the obverse. You see Love Tokens all the time, but I think this is the first I've seen made from a Dollar. Somebody must have really liked someone; that was nearly a day's wages then.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks to be a genuine Trade dollar that was fashioned into a love token. Which was common practice during the later 19th century. |
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Valued Member
United States
108 Posts |
cool! the lettering has a very Celtic beast feel to it (ala "Book of Kells").
How long have you had it?
-Jay
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3253 Posts |
Inherent to a love token is the intertwining of two initials, for obvious reasons. That tends to unintentionally mimic the style of Celtic-style lettering of medieval illuminated manuscripts.
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Pillar of the Community
Israel
2420 Posts |
This is one great love token. Beautiful engraving.
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New Member
 Canada
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Oh wow! That is so neat! I've never heard of that before! What was already one of my favorite coins is now even more interesting! Thanks so much guys for the speedy response! Now just curious does that depreciate the coin? Or is there a lot of people who collect them?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
A specialist in Love Tokens, given the more rarely encountered larger denominations, might be willing to offer a substantial premium. I have three dimes and I have seen quarters, but nothing larger. It depreciates the coin as a collectors' coin. But it is worth more than just melt. Edited to add: http://www.ebay.com/sch/Coins-US-/2...=love+tokensEdited by matthewvincent
04/10/2013 08:10 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Numismatic value  / Collectability value  . Really cool reverse engraving design! Edited by oih82w8
04/10/2013 09:00 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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you could do well selling that to a love token collector. If you want to consign it and get cash upfront say the word
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New Member
Canada
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Consignment eh. Well I mean I might consider if the numbers are right.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8515 Posts |
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
Edited by 52Raymo
04/10/2013 11:04 am
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New Member
Canada
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Wow I had no idea it could be worth so much! I've had it for a couple years and I think it will stay in my collection :) thank you all for helping me learn about this coin! This is such a great forum!
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