Coin Collectors ~ 1837 Cumberland Jack Token - Victoria To Hanover ~ Frick Estate Provenance {World Coin A-38}

Fascinating antique coin will make an excellent, mysterious and educational gift for your young numismatist … or a special love token :- )

Details:
Location: United Kingdom
Type: Utility items › Counter token
Year: 1837
Composition: Copper
Weight 2.75 g
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
Number: N# 35716
Obverse: Portrait left
Lettering: VICTORIA REGINA
Reverse: Small date.
Lettering: TO HANOVER 1837
Comments:
The tokens & counters that bear the words "To Hanover" (commonly known as Cumberland Jacks) are usually found with Victoria's portrait on the obverse and a figure riding a horse on the reverse (in the style of St George slaying the dragon). They were produced as satirical counters.

The history behind these pieces is that when Victoria was crowned as Queen, she was unable to fulfil the role of King of Hanover under Salic Law, due to the fact that she was a female. Her unpopular Uncle (Ernest Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland) who was the oldest male heir to the throne was sent off to Hanover instead to fulfil the role, and the counters/tokens were produced to commemorate (celebrate) his departure. Such was his unpopularity that many of the tokens on closer inspection actually depict a monkey on horseback which was intended to portray the Duke.

They were produced around the time of Victoria's ascension to the throne in 1837, and continued to be produced for the next few decades. They were finally made illegal in 1883.

This coin was found in an old coin album…
Think of it ::: a coin is really a flat disc double sided sculpture and should be regarded as such. The artistry involved in creating such tiny wonders is awesome and the history is both humbling and fascinating.

We are selling off quite a few foreign coins. We know nothing about coins. We are not researching them. We are not grading them. Sold as pictured/as is. Good luck.

Comes in a small plastic coin holder.

Provenance:
This is just one item out of a huge stash of clothing, accessories, coins and household items from the Henry Frick estate; the Railroad Magnate. The woman who acquired them originally worked as a ladies maid out on the Frick’s Long Island estate. We purchased them directly from her great granddaughter, a lifelong Danbury resident, who had been their careful and respectful guardian for many years/decades.

Now out into the world once again!

More from this haul to be auctioned over the next weeks/months! Keep an eye on our upcoming auctions which will include everything from Mr. Frick’s collapsible top hat - to his gold wire-rimmed childhood spectacles, and much much more!

Notes: The items offered here are antique, vintage, used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please regard all pictures carefully, as they are a large part of the description. We do our best to describe all items accurately. Every item starts at just $1. The bidders (you) determines the price. no responsibility for the correct description, genuineness, authenticity of or defect in any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Written and oral descriptions are based on the Auction Manager's best opinion and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. That said, and this is the important part: All items are sold FINAL SALE/AS IS/NO RETURNS. We love questions - please ask! Measurements, if provided in our descriptions, are close approximations. Enjoy the gamble and the hunt!

Consistent with age and use.

Coins & Stamps, Coins

18%

Diana Clarke | (551) 206-3187 | diana@clearinghouseestatesales.com

Pickup Details

Shipping Available

Ask a Question

Report Item