1850 Great Britain Cumberland Jack Gambling Token – Victoria Regina, Cards

The 1950 Great Britain Cumberland Jack Token, featuring Queen Victoria Regina, is a fascinating piece of gaming history. The obverse showcases a left-facing bust of Queen Victoria, imitating the iconic “young head” design by William Wyon, which graced British coinage from 1838 to 1887. The reverse displays a set of three playing cards, reflecting its use as a gaming counter. Originally modeled after gold sovereigns, these tokens were widely produced and later repurposed as gaming pieces, though their circulation as counterfeit coins led to their prohibition in 1883. With a reeded edge, this token is a unique collectible for enthusiasts of Victorian-era memorabilia, gaming tokens, or British numismatics.