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A Collection of Irish Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman

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№ 291

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11 March 2020

Hammer Price:
£460

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

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