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

Ireland, Death of Henry Dawson, 1840, a copper medal by W. Woodhouse [after J. Barton], bust left, rev. figures of learning, the poor and sick weep at monument, edge lettered, 43mm (BHM 1961; E 1344). Good very fine (£30-40)

Revd Henry Richard Dawson (†1840), Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, from 1828 until his death; his extensive coin and medal collection was dispersed by Sotheby’s in June and July 1842