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poundstretcher
Hi ,
I am no expert , however I have dug out my late Dad's old coin collection 1874 4 penny piece to 1967 halfpenny...and cannot identify one coin.
I do hope you guys can help.
It's a silver coin very thin. appx 5/8inch dia (16mm) with no milled edge.
Someone has put a 0.5mm hole in for a pendant.
Reverse has Victoria with crown and long hair flowing..middle aged.
Front has l"v" ,s all around the perimeter
Large letter B with smaller E inside it- British Empire I think.
No other markings I can see.
If you folk can help on what it is a nd maybe value that would be great.
thanks ,
Paul
roaddevil
hmm hard to guess the pic can u post the pic?if not i am sure other members can help u.it maybe from british india or africa.
poundstretcher
QUOTE(poundstretcher @ Dec 7 2006, 07:07 PM) [snapback]281079[/snapback]

Hi ,
I am no expert , however I have dug out my late Dad's old coin collection 1874 4 penny piece to 1967 halfpenny...and cannot identify one coin.
I do hope you guys can help.
It's a silver coin very thin. appx 5/8inch dia (16mm) with no milled edge.
Someone has put a 0.5mm hole in for a pendant.
Reverse has Victoria with crown and long hair flowing..middle aged.
Front has l"v" ,s all around the perimeter
Large letter B with smaller E inside it- British Empire I think.
No other markings I can see.
If you folk can help on what it is a nd maybe value that would be great.
thanks ,
Paul

Big thanks as I am a newbie here. I've posted 2 pics of said coin. Please go look .Any advice appreciated....Paul
Hussulo
Its a silver queen Victoria "jubilee head" threepence that has had the reverse ingraved with peoples initials. It is what is known as a love token. Not worth much to a colector as it has damaged but its still an interesting coin. Hope this helps.
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