a fun assortment of love tokens with initials that meant something to someone in the 1800s and may also hold sentimental value in your lifetime — your initials? initials of your loved ones? something else?
these are being sold as-is, meaning that some of them have holes (we can add a jump ring bail if you'd like — send a message if that's your preference when you order) and others don't, which leaves the possibility of adding a soldered bail, having a jeweler build a frame for it, or having it turned into a ring.
Victorian era love tokens were created both as folk art keepsakes made at home by someone practicing their engraving craft, and by skilled professional jewelers who offered engraving services. The assortment being offered today is an example of the hand engraving consistent with a jeweler's level of skill.
they're old old and in pretty remarkable condition for their age, but they will show all sorts of quirks from their various previous lifetimes.
all are seated liberty dimes, which are 900 silver (90% silver + 10% copper)
A: CS or GS
B: LJ (has a hole for a jump ring bail)
C: HW or HM
D: SH
E: VJ (has a hole for a jump ring bail)
F: W or M
G: FB or TB
M E A S U R E M E N T S
~17.8mm across (see photo with penny for scale)
they vary in weight slightly depending on wear and how much silver was removed when the coin was refaced before engraving was added — they range between 1.7 and 2.2 grams each
C O N D I T I O N
in good antique condition
-please see photos of each coin to see wear patterns, scratches, etc and ask for additional details before purchase if you have condition curiosities not shown
these are antique coins reworked into love tokens and they will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn, carried, and loved
please carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition
S H O P A G R E E M E N T S
please read the 'shop policies' section to understand this shop's shipping & exchange policies
S K I N S E N S I T I V I T I E S
please read the ‘FAQs’ section before purchasing an item if you have a history of skin sensitivities to metals of any kind, and/or a history of skin reactions like dermatitis or eczema. Send us a message if you have additional questions.
