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New Member
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i have this old coin it has an eagle on one side the other has a very faint imprint initials an some other like things any info on this coin would be great I cant find one line line only one side but I did read about making coins with something you choose stamp initials idk on one side iv looked and read alout but id like someone more knowledgeable about this to put in there input price date made any other info ty     *** Email Removed by Staff ***
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Moderator
 United States
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looks like someone's attempt at a love token from a Seated Liberty quarter, and specifically one 1838-1853 since there is no motto on the reverse |
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Canada
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New Member
 United States
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So its just a neat coin. Not worth anything., ;/ darn lol
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Moderator
United States
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the coin was made of 90% silver, so there is some silver content left after the obverse was flattened
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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And there are people that specifically collect love tokens.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
652 Posts |
The obverse design looks a lot like a baseball.
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Korea, Republic Of
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No, it isn't worth nothing. It has silver in it, plus there are collectors that collect these "love tokens" and will pay some money for them.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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While nice love tokens do have decent value, the engraving on this one has been worn to the point that it is not legible so it would not have much of a premium over the silver value of the host quarter. |
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New Member
United States
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Thanks so much for. The information. I thought I had stumbled across a rare coin or something.. Maybe ill have something. Put on it an. Pass it to my daughter.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sounds like a great idea. I'm sure she would love it.
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United States
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It might not be worth much to a coin collector, but I'm sure it's worth something to an antiques collector. These were quite popular in the 19th century, and you can almost guarantee that it was made when the coin was either new or at least not worth a numismatic premium. Numismatists see a damaged coin, but antiques collectors see a 170+ year old antique. It's not far-fetched to think that you could get $25 for this with the right buyer.
Keeping it in the family is probably a good idea. Where did you get it? If it's been in the family "as long as anyone can remember" this very well could have been your great-great-(great)-grandfather's engagement present to your great-great-(great)-grandmother.
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