Irish Coins & Historical Medals

Opening of ARMAGH LiBRARY, 1771, a silver medal by J. Kirk (after I. Gosset), bewigged bust right wearing academic robes, rev. façade of the Library, legend in Greek around, 37mm (BHM 157). Nearly extremely fine, deep tone £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Irish Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Baldwin Auction 38, 4 October 2004, lot 1169