1837 Victoria Cumberland Jack To Hanover political satire brass jeton token counter

This bright brass 22mm collectible jeton or playing counter token was struck in 1837 to address the incoming Queen Victoria’s dilemma at not being able to fulfil her role as King of Hanover under Salic Law due to being female.

Historical background: 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.

 

Obverse: bust of Victoria to left

Lettering: VICTORIA REGINA

 

Reverse: Duke of Cumberland on horseback rides to right

Lettering:
TO HANOVER
1837

 

Condition: Collector’s grade for this popular type with a pleasing uncleaned mix of bright mint lustre and toned antique patina as seen.

 

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