1902 United Kingdom Shilling, Love Token

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1902 United Kingdom Shilling, Love TokenThis unique 1902 United Kingdom Shilling has been hand carved, transforming a standard circulation coin into a bespoke Edwardian "Love Token." The practice of "smoothing" one side of a coin to engrave initials, dates, or symbols of devotion was a popular folk tradition that reached its height in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. country: United Kingdom year: 1902 denomination: shilling composition: 92. 5% silver

The obverse of each coin bears the veiled bust of Queen Victoria with the customary royal legend around the rim

gEF indicates a coin with much of its original mint luster remaining and only light wear confined to the highest points of the design

Denomination: Ten Pound

from November 1906 to April 1907

This is a 1933 New Zealand sixpence

This is a 1933 Auckland Numismatic Society shilling struck to mark the 50th anniversary of New Zealand's national coinage

retaining strong color and overall crispness

part of the scarce 1953 New Zealand proof issues

Obverse: a detailed right-facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I in military dress and decorations

while the reverses showcase a hierarchy of noble and domestic animals

“Very Fine” indicates clear

Obverse: Laureate portrait of King George III facing right with the royal legend around and the date below