1856 dime with unusual reverse?

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  1. dave4444

    dave4444 New Member

    Hello all,

    I've been trying to identify this dime. The obverse looks like a normal 1856 dime, but there is a raised notch at the top and the date is partially obstructed by a raised oval. The most unusual part is the completely non-standard reverse.

    Any ideas what's going on here?

    Composite scan of both sides:
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    dave4444, Jan 20, 2008
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  3. CappedBustDimes

    CappedBustDimes Senior Member

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    CappedBustDimes, Jan 20, 2008
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  4. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    This is a love token.
     
    Hobo, Jan 20, 2008
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  5. CappedBustDimes

    CappedBustDimes Senior Member

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    CappedBustDimes, Jan 20, 2008
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  6. dave4444

    dave4444 New Member

    Neat, thanks. Its definately the size of a dime not half dime.
     
    dave4444, Jan 20, 2008
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  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Quite possibly, could also have been a broach though given the 2 additions on the obv.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 20, 2008
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  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Definately, I agree.
    The obverse top & bottom show the remains from a pin on the back.
    A very nice love token/pin/broach.
     
    Treashunt, Jan 21, 2008
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