Description
ND Ireland, Dublin, King William Memorial, Orange Clubs, W/M Metal Medal
A very rare white metal medal by Birmingham-born Dublin medallist, Isaac Parkes which has resurfaced after spending a century or so in the Baldwin’s vault. Struck circa 1840 and presumed to have been produced for one of the “Orange Clubs”. Worn with a little tin pest, but overall well detailed. Pierced for suspension as issued. Diameter 43mm. Ex Baldwin’s Vault and previously ex F S Cockayne. Presented with Cockayne’s old ticket.
O: THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF KING WILLIAM III / BOYNE, NO SURRENDER, AUGHRIM. Statue of King William III on horseback. I C PARKES F below.
R: QUEEN AND CONSTITUTION / ORDER LOVE TRUTH. A bible within a triangle, a crown above.
I would grade this medal Good Fine (Sheldon VF35) but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
