Auction Catalogue

6 July 2005

Starting at 9:30 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Token, Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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№ 1286

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6 July 2005

Hammer Price:
£210

Ireland, Earl of Mulgrave, 1837, a copper medal by G. Brown [after B. Mulrenin], bust left, rev. crown over legend within wreath, 51mm (BHM 1750; E 1299). Extremely fine, scarce (£70-100)

Obverse only illustrated. Sir Constantine Henry Phipps, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave (1798-1863), politician and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; this medal was struck as a tribute to his efforts as a peacemaker during the Whiteboys disturbances