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

DUNGANNON School, silver award medals by L. Pingo (2), classical scene of a scholar crowned by Minerva, Temple of Learning behind, revs. named (Ingenuo magnaeque spes puero FRANCISCO REILLY propter insignes in Graecis Literis progressus hoc meriti testimonium Rev. dns Johannes Darley dedit Kaldis Julii 1837; Ingenuo magnaeque FRANCISCO REILLY propter insignesin Literis Latinis progressus hoc meriti testimonium Rev. dns Johannes R Darley dedit Kaldis Janii 1842), both 38mm [2]. Suspension loop on first lacks ring; full suspension loop on second, good very fine £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Irish Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: Baldwin Auction 33, 7 May 2003, lot 1382