Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 21 26 Sep 2018
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British Medals, Ireland, George IV, Royal Installation of the Knights of St. Patrick, 1821, copper medal, by Isaac Parkes, laureate bust l., within Collar and Badge of the Order of St. Patrick, rev. façade of St. Patrick's Cathedral, ROYAL INSTALLATION AT ST PATRICKS DUBLIN AUGUST XVIII MDCCCXXI, 46mm., flan approx. 3.5mm. thick at edge (BHM.1173; Eimer 1151; Frazer 1893/9), choice mint state with hint of redness
*bt. Spink & Son, c.1980, from a group of pieces acquired from the Wyon family.
The medal struck, as always, from a slightly 'bulging' reverse die. Following the Coronation George IV visited Ireland, leaving London on 31st July, landing on 11th August and entering Dublin on the 17th. The Installation Service was held on the 28th August.
(250-350 GBP)
*bt. Spink & Son, c.1980, from a group of pieces acquired from the Wyon family.
The medal struck, as always, from a slightly 'bulging' reverse die. Following the Coronation George IV visited Ireland, leaving London on 31st July, landing on 11th August and entering Dublin on the 17th. The Installation Service was held on the 28th August.
(250-350 GBP)