Please identify. Done - thanks Farthing!

wybrit

Hi folks, I just received this email. I know it's not a coin of the realm, but I hope one of you can ID it. Thanks!!

I have just found a Victorian coin/token which I cannot identify. Perhaps you could help?

Dated 1837
Head of Victoria facing left with 3 curls + point at bottom and the word "Victoria" to the left of the head and "Regina" to the right of the head.
On reverse rider on horseback facing right - possibly holding the mace/sceptre and definitely wearing a crown. Below the horse is a creature which looks like a dragon turning its head up flaming towards the rider.

Below the dragon is a line and the year 1837, above the rider are the 2 words "to Hanover"

Size 2 centimetre and bronze in colour. Milled edge.

Hope you can help me - I do live in Wales?

Many thanks

farthing

Believe it or not, it's often referred to as a "To Hanover" token. If you search eBay you should find a number of them for sale.

I also believe they have been discussed several times here on this board.

farthing

Here's a link to a previous discussion

wybrit

I do remember that (heck, I even posted to it!). I knew someone would find a link. Many thanks, farthing.

ajaan

<< <i>Many thanks, farthing. >>


Thanking an Arsenal fan? WOW!!!

wybrit

Two of my better friends in high school were Arsenal fans.

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