Old british coins

[Davis001 0]

1st coin ( I know its not worth a lot) I have a question about it, when I search for it I find these coins all the time and with the same reverse but my coin has 2 things I cant find on any others... it has 3 stars under the head of Victoria and also she is wearing a necklace in mine, is this normal and am I just missing something?

the 2nd I just found out is A seemingly legal shilling. The same size as today's pound coin. Its reverse face shows the Bear of Warwick Castle with it's staff - siege currency imported into Faringdon around 1644, but NOT legal currency.

Mine is in a bit better condition.

I also have a victoria coin with her on both sides dated 1837 on it but dont think it is from then.

anyone know anyhting about these coins or what they are worth? can take pics and upload if needed

[Davis001 0]

Forgot to say, the 1st one is a "to hanover" coin

[Davis001 0]

Forgot to say, the 1st one is a "to hanover" coin

[TomGoodheart 378]

The bear and staff one is a fantasy 'coin' that can be bought at Warwick Castle. A popular kids souvenir for £1 or so. My daughter has one somewhere, along with a 'Viking penny' they produce at Jorvik in York. Lead free pewter/ white metal. Sorry.

The To Hanover I don't know. Maybe someone else can help. I'm afraid the pics aren't very clear.

Edited September 12, 2010 by TomGoodheart

[Red Riley 2]

Try this for 'To Hanover'; http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/coins.html. You may need to use the 'Find' function.

Courtesy Tony Clayton

[azda 978]

I think the 1st is a model halfpenny, does it say MODEL on the legend?

[Davis001 0]

ok thanks! didnt think it was a coin, just didnt seem to be faieded just never remember getting it.

the "to hanvoer" one every other 1 i see has no neckless or 3 stars under so a bit confused why mine does, unless its a fake one again

[Peckris 579]

ok thanks! didnt think it was a coin, just didnt seem to be faieded just never remember getting it.

the "to hanvoer" one every other 1 i see has no neckless or 3 stars under so a bit confused why mine does, unless its a fake one again

There are very many "To Hanover" tokens - usually brass, and used as gaming counters. There are probably a lot of minor variations on the theme.

I do remember vaguely something about the origins of "To Hanover". It may be something to do with the British monarchs also being Electors of Hanover, but only the male line, so Victoria wasn't allowed to be. Someone would have been needed to be Elector of Hanover on Victoria's accession, it may be something to do with that? I know the reverse of the tokens show a male figure on horseback, possibly waving their sword in the direction of Hanover?

[RLC35 288]

I think the male person you are referring to is the Duke of Cumberland, or "Cumberland Jack" as he was known.

[Peckris 579]

I think the male person you are referring to is the Duke of Cumberland, or "Cumberland Jack" as he was known.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Augustus_I_of_Hanover