Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Co Dublin, Dublin, Royal Irish Art-Union, 1843, Prize medal, a copper award by W. Woodhouse adapted from the Royal Hibernian Academy medal of 1824, bust of Francis Johnston left, rev. legend, edge lettered, 43mm (BHM 1245 and note; Frazer p.610). Reverse legend somewhat weakly struck, otherwise very fine, rare (£50-70)

The Royal Irish Art-Union was established in 1839