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Mint:
United States Mint  Search this
Physical Description:
silver (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
engraved (overall production method)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements:
overall: .1 cm x 1.8 cm; 1/32 in x 23/32 in
Object Name:
coin
token, love
engraved coin
Place made:
United States
Place of issue:
United States
Date made:
1883
Description (Brief):
One (1) 10 cent love token
United States, 1883
Obverse Image: Seated Liberty holding a capped pole and resting her hand on a shield.
Obverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / LIBERTY / 1883
Reverse Image: Decorative border.
Reverse Text: W / L
Description:
This coin is called a love token because the official markings have been replaced with a personal message. Some have artistically arranged initials and others depict objects of personal significance. Because love tokens are engraved by hand, they are unique. They may be used as lucky charms, jewelry, or commemorative gifts.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Mendel L. Peterson
ID Number:
NU.247637.0002
Accession number:
247637
Catalog number:
NU71713
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-67a3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1106009