Coins and Historical Medals

Irish Surplus Revenue Dispute, 1753, a copper medal, unsigned, Speaker [Henry Boyle] places Liberty cap on the head of Hibernia, attended by figures of Industry and Law, rev. legend, 44mm (MI II, 673/385; E 641). About extremely fine, a hint of original colour; with loop for suspension £120-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Irish Historical Medals from the Collection formed by the late Barry Woodside.

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Provenance: T.S. Agnew Collection, Sotheby Auction, 1-2 October 1987, lot 404 (part)