1850 Silver Coin Identification

[JimVT36]

Good morning,

I found a very well worn 1850 silver coin. I have attached 2 pictures for your review. Oddly, under a magnifier, the obverse seems to be a US dime however the reverse is marked with a "W" which does not match any US coin references I have found. Can I ask any coin experts for their opinion on the proper identification.

Thank you in advance to all.

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[Isaac]

It is a seated liberty dime turned into a love token.

 

[AU Seeker]

What you have found is indeed a 1850 Liberty Seated dime, the reverse of the dime has been altered to create a "Love Token", it was a common practice to grind/smooth off one side or both of a silver coin to create a love token for the love in one's life!

Do a internet search for love token and you will see many.

 

[g-olden years]

Superb find! Congrats! Andi

 

[bill from lachine]

Good score on the love token.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[A2coins]

I love it

 

[trapperart]

Nice find congrats on the silver

 

[JimVT36]

Thank you everyone for your expertise. I very much appreciate your quick and many comments.

Regards from VT