1859 Seated Liberty Quarter. Or Not? What Is On The Back?

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enzeno Valued Member United States 72 Posts	Posted 11/17/2021 3:58 pm I believe this to just be a modified / destroyed reverse on the coin - but I am not sure. Coin weighs about 4.8 grams so its very light and is a correct 90% silver alloy. The back is just so odd. What do you think this is? Thanks for looking! Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/17/2021 4:17 pm The reverse was ground off and the punch decoration added by hand - it may have been the start of a love token. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 11/17/2021 4:20 pm The obverse looks as though something was removed, maybe a pin of some sort? Edited by dave700x 11/17/2021 4:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 11/17/2021 7:26 pm Yes, 1859 Seated quarter made into a love token. Mintmark was on the reverse so may have been an O or S. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 11/17/2021 8:39 pm Not much numismatic value, but still a pretty cool find. The love token portion seems to have been done quite well. Maybe the work of a jeweler rather than some dude in a shed? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 01:02 am Definitely a love token, and definitely had a pin back. The initials may have been worn away, or not engraved in the first place. No bonus numismatic value because of the wear and damage. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 11:38 am Since the originator either never finished it or it was converted back to currency and released you could have it finished for your own personalized token.... Report this Post to the Staff
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