Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Ireland, Victoria and Prince Albert, Visit to Ireland, 1861, a white metal medal by J.C. Parkes, busts of each vis-à-vis in medallions, angel above, harp and hound below, rev. legend in wreath, 43mm (BHM – [2693 rev.]; cf. W & E 839); Visit of the Prince of Wales to Ireland, 1868, a copper medal by F.H. Mares, bust right, rev. harp on shield within collar of the Order of St Patrick, 51mm (BHM 2882; E 1596) [2]. First good very fine and very rare, second extremely fine (£50-70)

First only illustrated. Victoria and Albert visited Ireland in August 1861; it was to be their last overseas trip together