British Silver Sixpence Love Token AlbertUnique British silver sixpence antique love token with the name Albert hand engraved on one side. The first love tokens were bent coins that could not be used as money, a practice going back to the 15th century in the UK. They were given to loved ones as an amulet or charm. By the 17th century coins began to be engraved on one side and were not only given as tokens of love but also as momentos to mark important life events such as marriage, birth and