1887 Shilling back, but what is it ? [solved]

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This has turned up in a large coin lot I bought. It's 5g weight, 23.5mm and has a reeded edge. The design on the front is a mystery to me.
Is it anything other than artful engraving by someone who has found a uni-sided Victorian 1887 shilling and decided to make a pendant / medal ?
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It is called a love token. Usually a man would make it for a woman. Not too many  jewelry stores around back then, everything made by hand. And a lot of money to get something made.
Edit they would make out of coins of the day or one with a date that meant something. Would start out with a coin and make a flat side.
It is, what it is, or is it.
Yes it's a regular coin that's been carved.  Similar to the way they make Hobo nickels.  Here's a video of a guy carving one with modern equipment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfRxBbj11Ds
Thanks guys

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