Record

Reference NumberHI/2016-7-14
TitleQueen Victoria 1849 Visit to Ireland Commemorative Medal
Date1849
Creator NameWoodhouse; William (1805-1878); medallist
DescriptionBronze medal issued to commemorate the visit of Queen Victoria to Ireland in 1849. Obverse: profile bust of Victoria facing right, surrounded by the words "VICTORIA REGINA" and the maker's name "WOODHOUSE.F" in smaller font, below. Reverse: standing figure of [Hibernia] holding a harp with a crouched [child] at her side, a suit of chain mail armour and weapons to the right, a decorated plinth to the left, surrounded by the words "TO COMMEMORATE HER MAJESTYS VISIT TO IRELAND AUGUST 1849".
Extent1 item
Dimensions43mm (diameter) x 4mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermMedals
Ireland
Anniversaries and Special Events
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/160Victoria (1819-1901); Queen of Great Britain and Ireland1819-1901
DS/UK/3717Woodhouse; William (1805-1878); medallist1805-1878
Places
CodeSet
NA28Ireland/Europe
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