Most love token bracelets were made during the period from 1876 through 1900. They are hand engraved and made from a coin that was in circulation. Seated Liberty dimes were plentiful and frequently used. it was easy to engrave as it had a high content of silver. Remember, in “those days” a dime was a lot of money.

These were used as tokens of affection and souvenirs of commemorations of events.

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The hollow silver bangle above still has a secure lock. I hung a Seated Liberty dime from the safety chain; 1886 one side, and fancy engraved initials on the other, which are hard to decipher, not due to wear but due to the ornateness. Other engraving: Maggie/1890; MM/1889; May/Walters; Initials/1889; an engraved scene of a lake with pine trees/MEAG-1889; HM/OLLE; scene of a house/Edna; JBE/Seated Dime.

view 2: Seated Liberty dimes: 1889, 1886, 1889, 1889

The 2 bracelets worn together are comfortable, look great and make a sweet sound.

Dedicated to Laurita’s and my mom who will be 90 years old on March 16, and still going!

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• JacquiBB

Interesting that the charms are just sort of on one side of the bangle rather than all around. Another informative post. Happy Birthday to your mom.

Saturday March 15, 2008 – 08:08pm (MDT)

• * Stefany

So very nice!! What meaning those bracelets must hold. I am a hopeless romantic! Happy birthday to your mom!

Sunday March 16, 2008 – 08:12am (EDT)

• Joann

I remeber these bracelets,I love them! Ialso love the sentiment! thanks!

Sunday March 16, 2008 – 11:29am (EDT)

• Janeen

I’ve never heard of these before… Amazing history in something so simple, not just in time, but in the history of love between people. So simply sweet…

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reply philsgal7759 wrote on Mar 15, ’08 Happy Birthday to your Mom. these are lovely

reply hurricanekate wrote on Mar 15, ’08 I love the simplicity of this bracelet. Absolutely I do.A very very happy birthday to your mom, 90 years………..I’d love to sit and talk with her, I’ll bet she’s got some stories to tell.xo

reply mystied wrote on Mar 15, ’08 Congratulations to your dear Mom!These bracelets are just wonderful, never before had I seen money used as charms. How fortunate you are to own these delightful little treasures.

reply sandpearl wrote on Mar 15, ’08 Yes, that is a venerable age. Many more good years to your mother! The bracelets are interesting and beautiful. Their sound must be as lovely as the belts of a belly dancer.

reply starfishred wrote on Mar 16, ’08 Buon compleano,frohe geburtstag for your mom and more gute gesundheit-lovely braclet

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reply nemo4sun wrote on Mar 16, ’08 i love the idea:)

reply gilesy01 wrote on Mar 16, ’08 I hope you’ve insured your collection.

editdeletereply lauritasita wrote on Mar 16, ’08 Don’t show these to Matthew. He started collecting coins, LOL!!! Seriously, these are really nice.

reply 7jewel wrote on Mar 17, ’08 Happy Birthday and best wishes to your dear Mother….you girls are from a good strong family line …bless you my dear Susie xxx