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Ref: 7558 |
Ireland,
Trinity College Dublin, bronze-gilt prize medal circa 1900, after William Woodhouse Obv:
bust of Queen Elizabeth I three-quarters right in a ruff and ornate dress,
legend around COLL.SS.ET.INDIVID.TRIN.REG.ELIZABETHAE.JVXTA.DVBL.1591 Rev:
arms on a shield, comprising a castle gateway surmounted by a lion, book and
harp, Condition:
Good extremely fine, some wear to gilding around the Queen’s right eye,
attractive; Diameter: 39mm References:
cf Forrer VI/551 Notes:
The grant for a college in the grounds of All Saints Augustinian Monastery
was made by Elizabeth I in 1591, the foundation stone laid two years later.
Traditionally Trinity College Dublin ('TCD') has been seen as Ireland's
foremost seat of higher education.
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