The Pavilion Collection, Commemorative Medals, George IV, visit to Ireland 1821, copper medal, 1821, by Benjamin Wyon and (reverse) George Mills, laureate head l., rev. the King steps ashore, greeted by Hibernia with harp and wolfhound, legend in exergue, IN COMMEMORATION OF HIS MAJESTY'S MOST GRACIOUS VISIT TO IRELAND 1821, edge engraved, IRISH COPPER FROM THE MINES IN THE COUNTY OF WICKLOW, 51mm. (BHM.1137), extremely fine, very rare with the engraved edge
Bt. September 2005
At the time of the Royal Visit the Avoca Mines, Co. Wicklow, were leased and run by the Williams Brothers and Company of Cornwall.
(150-200 GBP)