HOBO DIME

[Rodger100]

I believe this is a HOBO DIME but need verification also the meaning of front of dime.

 

[Keith Jackson]

I would think of this more as a love token than a hobo dime. However, the text is kind of throwing me. The letters could be initials. but the text in the upper right looks like Div. Not sure where that would fit in with love.

 

[nhbenz]

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, division 36 seems possible.

 

[vpnavy]

I noticed this was your very first post Rodger100 - so, Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Mississippi for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[ironhorse]

I guess you might call that engraved( broad definition) coin , now jewelry.

Any indication of solder around the edge? May also have been set in a signet ring?

 

[Daryn]

That coin is awesome!!!!

 

[HAPPYCAMPER]

Maybe 56? copied from online:Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Administrative history
T
he Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was formed through a meeting of 68 locomotive
engineers at the Maryland Institute in Baltimore in 1856. The founding of the Association came

''''''though Division makes perfect sense.

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, division 36 seems possible.

 

[jeff of pa]

I would think of this more as a love token than a hobo dime. However, the text is kind of throwing me. The letters could be initials. but the text in the upper right looks like Div. Not sure where that would fit in with love.

correct "love Token"