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New Member
United Kingdom
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Hello! First post on this site, so hoping someone can assist. Found this coin in a car I bought a while back. Please can someone let me know what it is,and if possible if it is worth anything? Thanks! Martin   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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This is a love token. It is definitely worth something; this is a brisk collecting area. I would definitely snap this up if it came my way. I can't say much about the value as I do not know the market well enough.
If you have the weight and diameter we could have a good guess as to the host coin.
Someone who knows Dutch can give a translation.
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Valued Member
Canada
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New Member
 United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Thanks for your replies. How exciting!
I'll see if I can get it weighed; I'm guessing I'll need some sensitive scales!
The coin is 3cm across.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very cool! Being Dutch.... maybe the first 420 token.....  ! |
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Hello.
I have finally got it weighed. It weights 10g and is exactly 31mm in diameter.
Popping that into google comes up with a match for a Dutch Gulder, 1795-1800, as the host coin.
Any ideas on value?
Thanks!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I would probably put it on ebay at around £75 and be very disappointed if it didn't do better than that. |
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Not a shabby find at all then!
Thanks for the response; I would rather this went to a collector who really appreciates this type of coin (although I do appreciate the quality of the engraving, especially from so long ago!), than it just sitting on a shelf in my living room!
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Other than Google, can anyone else confirm that the coin identification is correct?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
937 Posts |
A love token is just a name for an engraved coin or token, so this is a love token technically, but it could be something more.
With the resemblance to a French officer of the early 19th century I looked up the date in regards to Napoleon. The Battle of Battle of San Massimo and Santa Lucia occurred on April 20, 1797.
Could it have a connection?
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New Member
United Kingdom
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I know it's been a while, but just to let you all know it is on ebay. I have made it available worldwide, and has 2 days to go. Hopefully it'll go to someone who will fully appreciate it :) Thanks again for your help guys, much appreciated. Edited by Mpkinguk
03/12/2018 08:38 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Guild membership token.
Kryn Dirks 't Gilt gek't / Krijn Dirks het Gilt gekocht.
The y is umlauted, old way of writing the letter "ij"; therefore, the name is now spelled Krijn Dirks. This token would have been proof that Krijn Dirks was a paid member of a particular guild.
Look up "Gildepenning" for more information.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Australia
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Quote:I know it's been a while, but just to let you all know it is on ebay. Way to go Mpkinguk, I caught the last 5 minutes of your auction ... that's all it takes, two keen bidders! |
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United Kingdom
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Congratulations. I expected it to end up at +/- £120. Very good result.
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