Description
George IV. (1820-1830), Visit to Ireland 1821, AE medal (51mm.) by B. Wyon and G. Mills for W. Hamy. Laureate head l., GEORGIUS IIII D G BRITANNIARUM REX F D. rev. Hibernia, with wolfhound and harp, greets the king, IN COMMEMORATION OF HIS MAJESTY’S MOST GRACIOUS VISIT TO IRELAND 1821, edge lettered, IRISH COPPER FROM THE MINES IN THE COUNTY OF WICKLOW. (BHM 1137).
As struck with bronze patination and rare with the lettered edge.
Ex. Baldwin Auction 38, 4 October 2004, lot 1086.