Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Dublin, University Historical Society (Inst. 1570), a silver award medal by J. Woodhouse, three standing females, rev. arms on central star within garter, wreath below, named (History, C. FF. Young, Session 1921-21), 54mm. About extremely fine, toned; with loop for suspension (£50-70)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Irish Medals in Gold and Silver from the Collection of James Spencer.

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The date on the medal is that of the founding of Trinity College by Elizabeth I