© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Medal - Victoria Royal Visit; W. Woodhouse, white metal
1849 year| Pewter | - | 44 mm |
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Visit medals |
| Year | 1849 |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#425952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hibernia with harp, stands amidst trophies
Lettering:
TO COMMEMORATE HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO IRELAND
AUGUST 1849
Engraver: William Woodhouse
Comment
St. James's: The reverse design was copied from Mossop's second medal commemorating the visit of George IV to Ireland. Queen Victoria's second visit was the following year to attend the Dublin International Exhibition.
Versions exist with JULY 20 1852 stamped over the original date
