Coins, Numismatic Books, Tokens and Historical Medals

Rathmines School, Dublin, a silver award medal by J.C. Parkes, owl seated on globe, books on table below, temple at left, rev. wreath, engraved (Christmas 1874, Classics), 43mm (Frazer p.25; Went, Heritage 137; cf. DNW M5, 1081). Small piercing for suspension and some rim nicks, otherwise very fine; in maroon fitted case £70-90