Here is a 1887 UK double Florin. I saw this on the 'Bay, and had to have it. So last year our nephew Jack came to live with us, a young man of 17 at the time. My wife Katie, has been more of a mother than his own, for most of his life. He is another son to us. That is the backstory, now back to the coin: The obverse is inscribed, from Jack to Katie 26-1-90. Due to wear, I'll assume this is January 26, 1890. And the way the date was written, I'll assume they were European of some sort. @lordmarcovan helped me with some insight on this, it appears to have had a pin on the reverse at some point, you can see where it was mounted. Lord M said it looks like 19th century Katie wore this for a good many years. At some point it was gilded(?) with gold, post inscription. I can see remnants of it in the carvings. I bought this as a best offer for my nephew to give to my wife. She LOVES it, and the idea of what it might mean to 19th century Jack and Katie to know it is in the hands of a Jack and Katie again. The seller's pics were much better, and I apologize for that.
Nice love token and always nice when the names match . Yes most Europeans do write the date day, month, and year when ever dating an item. I'm sure it wouldn't cost much to have it re platted in gold.
Nah, this will stay just as it is. My wife has a great affinity for history, and and being able to connect with people in this way really means a lot to her. I guess most of us on here feel similar.
You could have it re-gilded if she wanted, but I rather like it as it is. I'm kind of glad to hear you'll leave it that way. As I mentioned before, that's a cool piece, and the symmetry of the names is fun. It was obviously a pinback brooch when the 19th century Katie owned it. Great pickup. As time goes on, I find myself liking exonumia items like this even more than mainstream coins.
