1856 Love Token Rare Half Dime Pictorial Sunrise Sunset newest Engraving "VH Rice"

Antique Love Token Rare 1856 HALF DIME US Pictorial Sunrise & Sunset Hand Engraved Victorian "VH Rice"
Hand Engraved Sunrise and Sunset Love Token Seated Liberty Half Dime
1856 was the first year newest since 1853 that the arrows placed next to the date were discontinued. The previous design with arrows was reinstated in 1859 so this was a three year period without them.
The Seated Liberty side of the coin is in incredibly clear gently worn condition. Please see photographs for raised details.

The love token coin measures 7/16" and the the new chain that I added is 19.5 inches. A great length for layering with other pieces. The high/low cut and brilliance of the chain was chosen to complement the aesthetic of the engraving.
This love token is 165 years old, pre Civil War for perspective.
It has been well cared for and preserved. The sunrise and sunset hand engraved pictorial appears fresh and relatively unworn in my opinion as does the giver's name, "VH Rice".

Love tokens were extremely popular in Victorian Days, really from the 1850's through the 1890's. They were shared as a symbol of love, affection, friendship, even given as romantic gestures as we give promise or engagement rings today, sometimes with intertwined initials of the loved ones. They were also used to commemorate a special date, event, birth or even death with initials or name and the date. Pictorials were used represent a special place or craft or profession, or a visual that would the giver wanted to be associated with. The name or initials were usually that of the giver so that the receiver would remember them and hold them dearly, most commonly worn as jewelry.