medal / Daniel O'Connell, 1850

Daniel O’Connell memorial medal, c.1850. No signature, white metal, probably by Isaac Parkes. Obverse shows a bust of O’Connell wearing a coat, scarf with bow tied underneath chin, full face facing forward. 'DANIEL O’CONNELL ESQRE M.P.'. Underneath the bust 'FROM A DAGUERREOTYPE BY BEARD'. The reverse shows the figure of Hibernia in an attitude of dejection, seated in front of a tomb inscribed 'D.O’CONNELL/ BORN 18 AUGUST 1775 DIED 15 MAY 1847'. A wreath of shamrocks over the tomb and a cross on it. In front of Hibernia lies a harp. In exergue 'CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION REPEAL'. Diameter is 1.5 inches.;