Scottishmoney Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 Had his heart dashed: Bender It is a bender, meaning in likelihood a suitor gave it to his intended and she bent it and cast it away, dashing his hopes of marriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 Looks like they've restraightened that one, i have seen them still bent in half before... eek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 11, 2005 Report Share Posted July 11, 2005 I think the bend adds significantly to the history the coin represents. I really like them along with the love tokens. Very neat items to own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 16, 2005 Report Share Posted July 16, 2005 Often done by the Plough or the other farm machinary......Perfect Lizzie 6d,s what are they Early milled not a bad coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Plain Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 I have one that was restraightened but it's worn badly and is black as tar. Glad to know the story behind the bent silver LizI 6ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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