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mrsrch New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 3:42 pm I am new to coin collecting. Don't know much. My father passed away and came across something I can't find any information on. I am hoping someone can explain what this is on the reverse side of an1887 Seated Liberty dime. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 3:59 pm The reverse has been engraved in the manner of a love token. Enter "love token" in the Search box above and read many past threads on this subject, most with pics. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 01/09/2021 4:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Pistareen Valued Member United States 309 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 4:02 pm You have a Love Token with initials "EN" engraved on the reverse of your Seated Liberty dime. Back in the 1880s folks would plane off one or both sides of small coins such as dimes and engrave initials and even small images and landscapes that tell a story or hold special meaning. Often all the children in large families might have their initials engraved on coins and attach them by loops to a bracelet for Mother. The Love Token Society issued a newsletter, a "Love Letter" where folks may be looking for certain initials on love tokens like this. Always read the left-most letter first and the top-most letter last. These typically trade for about $10 each. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 4:43 pm It's probable this love token meant something special to your grandfather. Anyone in your ancestry with the initials EN? Perhaps as a maiden name or first and middle names? ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
mrsrch New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 4:45 pm Thank you all for the information. Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 7:00 pm Actually, love tokens can be quite a bit more than $10. Ones made from dollar sized coins may be up to $100 each, depending on what is engraved. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8516 Posts	Posted 01/09/2021 7:22 pm If the obverse is nice it can go for considerably more than 10 bucks. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188062 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 02:44 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
smat45 Pillar of the Community United States 2333 Posts	Posted 01/10/2021 06:45 am Sorry to hear about your Dad...God rest his soul That's a pretty little coin you have there...I'm sure Dad is happy you're researching it and carrying on the passion he had. Come back here often with any other questions you may have...we love coins as much as Dad did. TC smat Report this Post to the Staff
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