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Offline Henk

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Engraved Victoria Crown
« on: August 08, 2020, 08:26:02 PM »
I have a nice Victoria Crown, dated 1890. The obverse of which is grouond off and engraved, in an ornamental style with:

LEWIS | FROM | AUNT LEAH

Certainly a nice present. Probably used to hang from a watch chain.
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Offline brandm24

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Re: Engraved Victoria Crown
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2020, 11:21:18 AM »
Very nice engraving, Henk. I see quite a few engraved British silver coins, and some copper, most very well done.

 It makes you wonder how some of these family keepsakes became separated from their owners. Aunt Leah was obviously very fond of her nephew.

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Offline Abhay

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Re: Engraved Victoria Crown
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2020, 01:06:36 PM »
Such engraved coins are called "Love Tokens".

More about Love Token on this link - http://lovetokensociety.com/history/love-tokens/

Abhay
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