Dissensions Between Dr. Charles Lucas and the Corporation of Dublin. 4 Aug 1749.: CM.M.267-R

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Titles

Dissensions Between Dr. Charles Lucas and the Corporation of Dublin. 4 Aug 1749.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George II (1727-60)
Engraver: Pingo, Thomas

Entities

British Isles

Categories

Medal

Description

This medal was struck by the Court of Aldermen of Dublin to commemorate a majority at a meeting of the sheriffs and Commons of that city of the 4th Aug. 1749, when it was decided by 64 votes to 37 not to allow Dr. Lucas's "Fifth Letter to the Commons and Citizens of the City of Dublin" to be read to the Assembly.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1749

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze gilding Diameter (min) 40 mm Diameter 44 mm Weight 26.27 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Justice preventing Anarchy from destroying Liberty, whom he has thrown down, has seized by the hair, and is about to stab.

Text: MAY GEORGE PROTECT WHAT JUSTICE TRYS TO SAVE (in exergue) T. PINGO . F.
Location: Obverse
Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription with the Irish harp with broken strings above, below the shield of Dublin and the regalia of the city.

Text: THE GLORIOUS ATTEMPT OF LXIV TO PRESERVE THE CONSTITVTION MDCCXLIX.
Location: Reverse
Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II: Vol 2 page(s): 653

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.267-R
Primary reference Number: 227894
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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