Love Token, United States, 1861

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Description (Brief):

One (1) dollar love token

Description (Brief)

United States, 1861

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Obverse Image: Decorative border around monogram.

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Obverse Text: B / S

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Reverse Image: Wreath.

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Reverse Text: 1 DOLLAR / 1861 / D

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General Information: Loop at top.

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.

Date Made: 1861

Mint: U.S. Mint, Denver

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesPlace Of Issue: United States

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection

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Related Publication: Feingold, Ellen R.. Value of Money, The

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0551.1306Catalog Number: 1985.0551.1306Accession Number: 1985.0551

Object Name: cointoken, lovecoin, modifiedtoken

Physical Description: gold (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)engraved (overall production method)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: 1.7 cm x 1.5 cm x .1 cm; 21/32 in x 19/32 in x 1/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-7974-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1105994

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