That goes for playing cards too. ... There is some speculation as to the origin of the word jack for the card. The card was originally termed a knave, usage that began in the 1500s.

Not a stack of other people's credit cards or rare Pokemon cards, just your standard king-queen-jack playing cards. Why $350? Well, that story is why you're here.

Last time, this series presented the history of face cards. Let’s begin with a discussion of jacks. Jack of Clubs. In the English deck, the figure faces forward, tilted to the right.

Each suit contains nine pip cards (2 to 10), an Ace, and three court cards (Jack, Queen, King). Jokers and promotional cards are additional. However, has it always been this way?