1080299 | IRELAND. Elizabeth I. (Queen, 1558-1603). "1591" (1921) AV Medal of 18 Ducats Weight. PCGS SP65. Edge: Plain. 43mm. 61.60gm. COLL · SS · ET · INDIVID · TRIN · REG · ELIZABETHÆ · IVXTA · DVBL · 1591. Diademed bust of Elizabeth I left, wearing elaborate ruff / LITERIS HUMANIORIBUS FELICITER EXCULTIS. Coat-of-arms on shamrock-patterned background; rose and portcullis flanking.

Trinity College Dublin Prize Medal awarded by Kenneth Claude Bailey. Very unusual large format issue; the standard size is 38mm (31 grams).

Housed in an oversized holder. Includes original case.


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Kenneth Claude Bailey (1896-1951) was an Irish Chemist and University Lecturer. Educated at Trinity College Dublin after service in the Great War, Bailey was awarded two gold medals in 1921 for academic achievement, of which this is one. After completing a MA and Doctoral Degrees, Bailey lectured in the Chemistry department and later moved into university administration.