1850’s Gambling token - Victoria Keep your temper

The phrase "keep your temper”" reminds players to stay calm and composed during games regardless of the outcome. The image of players seated at a table makes the intention of these as game pieces a safe bet.

They were used as card counters for keeping score while playing the card game whist.

• Obverse: Young bust of queen Victoria left, Latin lettering on the circle, year below.
• Script: Latin
• Lettering: VICTORIA REGINA
• Translation: Queen Victoria
• Reverse: Prince Albert playing cards.
• Script: Latin
• Lettering: KEEP YOUR TEMPER
• Edge: Plain
• Year: 1850
• Weight: 4.1g
• Diameter: 22.33 mm
• Thickness: 1.7mm
• Shape: Round

Please note: This is a second hand item. Item condition is as photographed. Item in photograph is what you will receive. Please review photographs carefully before purchasing as returns will not be accepted based on condition.