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As I have not this medal, the description is imperfect. Anthony Malone, born in 1700, represented Westmeath for several years. In 1757, he became Chancellor of the Irish Exchequer, and afterwards a member of the Privy Council. He died 8th May, 1776.

THE TRUE PATRIOT SOCIETY, 1754 ?- A bust, with bald head, on a pedestal to right. Motto: DULCE ET DECORUM EST PRO PATRIA MORI. Reverse.- Hibernia, represented standing, holding an Irish harp, inscribed LIBERTAS ET NATALE SOLUM.

Size, 1·6. Struck in silver. There is an impression in the Royal Irish Academy. I know nothing of its history. In Sanders' Sale Catalogue it is ascribed to the "True Patriot Society."

MEDAL OF THE CHARITABLE MUSICAL SOCIETY.- Pero is represented nursing her father, Cimon, within a prison. Inscription, I WAS IN PRISON AND YE CAME UNTO ME. Reverse.- An open music-book, with several musical instruments, and outside a name is engraved of the owner, within a border.

Size, 1·5. Struck in bronze. I possess two different medals; one of much earlier workmanship, and rude execution, with large letters ; it has the name of ROB STEPHENSON ESQ. The second medal is of better fabrication, and later date of manufacture; of this I have two examples with the names of IOHN CVRTIS & RICH^D NELSON.

There is frequent mention in Falkner's Journal of "The Charitable Musical Society for the benefit and enlargement of poor distressed prisoners for debt in the several marshalseas of the city of Dublin." This was held in the Bull's Head Tavern in Fishamble-street, and removed, in 1741, to their great music-hall in the same street. It was only one of a numerous following, such as the Charitable Musical Society, held at "The Bear," in College-green; the Charitable Musical Society, in Vicar-street, for enlarging the fund for the reception of the sick and wounded poor of this kingdom into Dr. Steevens's Hospital; the Charitable Musical Society in Crow-street; and the Musical Society in Werburgh-street. There were likewise similar Associations founded in Cork, Drogheda, &c. ; but the Fishamble-street Society appears to have been the principal one, and had the honour of taking a prominent part in inviting Handel to visit Dublin, in 1741. It probably experienced the usual vicissitudes of Irish societies, and declined until 1757, when Lord Mornington revived it so effectually that, by the loan of small sums of money, it relieved nearly 1300 distressed families. Finally it developed into the "Charitable Musical Loan," which still exists, though marshalseas and their wretched inhabitants have long since disappeared.

ASSOCIATION OF PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS.- A boy is represented sculpturing a bust, and behind him another with pallet and colours ; in the background a column with capital. Reverse.- Marked, EXHIBITION TICKET.

This Association flourished about 1756. It erected, with the assistance of a parliamentary grant, an exhibition-room in William-street, but was not incorporated, and falling into difficulties, was ejected in 1800 from the rooms, which became the "City Hall." Probably it was one of these medals which is described, in a sale catalogue in Edinburgh, as "belonging to a Dublin Society of artists, with figures emblematic of sculpture and

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painting. Presented to N. Revelt, 5th March, 1771," with hook for suspension.

FRIENDLY BROTHERS OF ST. LUKE.- There is in the Royal Irish Academy an engraved medal in copper, having this inscription, and a representation of St. Luke as a painter, and behind him a bull's head.

Size, 2·5. There is no record of this association, so far as I can ascertain; it was probably one of the minor artistic clubs of Dublin about 1760.

PRIMATE ROKEBY.- A bust similar to that in Mossop's medal, to right; inscribed, RICH HIBERN PRIMUS BARO ROKEBY DE ARMAGH. Reverse.- A view of the Library, Armagh, TO TH_ _YKH_ IATPEION; and in the exergue, BIBLIOTH ARMAC | MDCCLXXI | KIRKE F | .

Size, 1·5. A bronze impression in Royal Irish Academy. The Primate was born in Yorkshire, in 1709; became primate in 1765, and was subsequently created Baron Rokeby; he died 10th October, 1794. This medal commemorates his erection of the Library in Armagh. That struck by Mossop records his gift of the Observatory. The artist, John Kirke, was a pupil of Dassier's, and obtained premiums from the Society of Arts; he became a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists, and exhibited medals at their annual exhibitions. He died in London, 27th November, 1776.

DEBATING SOCIETY, TRINITY COLLEGE.- I have described two early-struck medals of the "COLLEGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY," in connexion with the works of the elder Mossop. Owing to the kindness of the Rev. Mr. Carson, the following medal of the DEBATING SOCIETY | TRIN^Y COLL^E | DUBLIN, is recorded. It bears, in addition, the words, ADJUDGED THIS MEDAL TO | ROB^T HICKSON | FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED | MERIT IN | ORATORY JUNE 19^TH 1795 |. Reverse.- A wreath of oak and laurel. Motto NEC ABEST | FACUNDIS | GRATIA | DICTIS.

Size, 1·5. Struck in silver, with loop for suspension. The inscription is engraved; but it appears deserving of record in relation to the history of the literary societies of Trinity College.

UNION BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.- Two emblematic figures of females are represented with joined hands; one bears a caduceus and shield of arms; the other has a copia and olive branch. Motto, IUNGUNTOR OPES. FIRMATUR IMPERIUM. I. JAN MDCCCI.

Size, 2·1. Struck in silver, copper, and copper-gilt. As I have not this medal the description is incomplete.

UNION BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND (2nd Medal).- Two female figures, emblematic of Great Britain and Ireland, with blazoned shield and harp resting against an altar, support a bundle of fasces, to which they are binding an olive branch ; behind is a pyramid, indicating solidity. Motto, FRIENDSHIP UNION AND PEACE. In exergue, the date 1800 ; and in small letters, HANCOCK on base line. Reverse.- Above, an open volume, inscribed ONE | LAW, lying on a sceptre and olive wreath, GREAT | BRITAIN | AND IRELAND | UNITED | MDCCC | . Beneath, a lion resting on an anchor, with scales of justice; to right an oak, and to left a shamrock; P K underneath.

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REV^D. THEOBALD MATHEW.- A bust of Father Mathew to the shoulders, draped. Reverse.- A kneeling crowd, which is blessed by him. Inscription, HE REASONED ON TEMPERANCE.

Size, 2·4. Struck in bronze, and probably in silver. I have no impression of this medal. My description is therefore less full than I could wish. The bust was modelled from life, by L. C. Wyon, when in Cork, in 1846. See Sainthill's Olla-podrida, vol. II., p. 405.

JOSEPH SHEPHERD WYON, son of Benjamin Wyon, born 1836. His first important medal was a likeness of James Watt, and subsequently he engraved the great Seal of England for Queen Victoria, and that of Canada. He succeeded his father as chief engraver to the Mint in 1858, and died August, 1873.

A. B. WYON, also a son of Benjamin Wyon.

TRINITY COLLEGE GREEK MEDAL, BERKELEY PRIZE.- The arms of Trinity College on a shield. Above a portcullis. and at the sides Tudor roses; all on a diapered ground, semée, with shamrocks. Inscription, TRIN : COL : DUBLIN ^* VOS EXEMPLARIA GRAECA ^*. Reverse.- A horse (Pegasus ?) in full flight - AIEN API_TEYEIN. In exergue, G ^* B | 1752. in minute letters to right, J S & A B WYON. S C.

Size, 1·5. Issued struck in gold as the "Berkeley Prize." I have a white metal proof. This medal was made about 1867. It is reported that when it reached Ireland the Greek P was found represented by a Roman R, which had to be altered before issuing the medal.

The above medal was struck to replace worn-out dies of BISHOP BERKELEY'S GREEK PREMIUM, founded in A. D. 1734. It represents a galloping horse, and has for motto, AIEN API_TEYEIN. Reverse.- A laurel wreath, and the words, VOS - EXEMPLA - RIA - GRAECA.

Described and figured in the British Museum Catalogue. It is a rare medal. In the year 1751 Dr. Berkeley ordered his initials, G. B., to be placed under the horse; and the name of the medallist was also added, KIRK FEC^T. Next year he gave the dies to Trinity College with £120 to strike two gold medals annually. These were given to Middle Bachelors, attending the Greek Lectures of the Regius Professor of Divinity, until 1856. Since this time they are awarded, by examination, open to all candidates.

STEEVEN'S HOSPITAL MEDAL.- JAMES WILLIAM CUSACK BORN 1788 DIED 1861. Bust to right, in high relief, and, in minute letters underneath, J S WYON S C. Reverse.- A view of the front of the hospital, inscribed above, D^R STEEVENS HOSPITAL DUBLIN. In the exergue are two shields with armorials, and the letters CUSACK - PRIZE - FOUNDED 1861. Underneath the building, to right, in small lettering, J S WYON S C. Size, 3·l. I possess a bronze proof impression.

This is an excellent likeness of Dr. Cusack, in whose School of Medicine, in Park-street, I studied my medical and surgical work, and had the privilege of commencing life as his colleague in teaching and lecturing my former fellow-students. His connexion with the school at that time was confined to delivering a course on practical operative surgery, and I still remember his addresses, distinguished as they were by sound information, conveyed in a manner that rendered his slightest words of invaluable worth.

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AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, IRELAND.- In centre a shield with harp and Imperial crown above it, surrounded by trefoil arches, the lower ones bearing shamrocks, and, in minute letters, J S & A B . WYON ; outside are ornaments and shamrocks. Reverse.- A very wide border of olive leaves and shamrocks, enclosing a space the size of a shilling for inscription; at the lower part the names of the artists in minute letters.

Size, 2·2. Struck in silver, weighing upwards of two ounces.

GALLE.

This distinguished French medallist must be mentioned in connexion with his medal of Henry Grattan.

HENRY GRATTAN.- Bust, draped to right, inscribed with the name, marked in small letters, GALLE, F. Reverse.- IN MEMORY | OF | THE SHORT PERIOD | OF | IRELAND'S INDEPENDENCE ; and then follow two lines, I SAT AT ITS CRADLE | I FOLLOWED ITS HEARSE | GRATTAN.

Size, 2·0. I have an impression in bronze.

Dr. H. H. Madden, in his sale Catalogue, 1860, states that sixty medals only were struck before the die broke; but in Moore's Diary we read "October, 1821 - Went to Mossop, the medallist, who did the fine head of Grattan, from which Denon is having a model taken for me (Memoirs, vol. III., p. 285). And, again:-

"Paris, May, 1822 - Denon told me that the medal of Grattan was nearly finished. By-the-bye, when Lord Holland was in Paris, I mentioned the plan I had for ten persons subscribing five pounds each to have a medal inscribed," &c. (Memoirs, vol. III., p. 352). In the diary, under September 23, 1822, mention is made of a visit to Denon's, to pay the medallist one thousand francs, the price agreed for the medal; but the medallist insisted on fifty louis, and was paid that sum, in English money about £50. Finally, in the Diary, 28th October, 1822, Moore mentions having gone to the Mint, received his fifty medals, and having the "die broken" ! (Memoirs, vol. III., p. 12.)

It is difficult to refrain from stigmatizing these extracts in the terms they deserve; from beginning to end they exhibit Moore's conceited ignorance and blundering stupidity. He deliberately visits an Irish artist, fully the equal of Galle, appropriates one of his beautiful creations - the head of Henry Grattan - and carries it off to have a replica executed in France, of somewhat larger size, and pays a French artist for aiding him in this act of plunder, whilst an Irish genius who made the work was starving for want of proper recognition. I have both medals before me, and that of Galle is simply a replica of Mossop's original handiwork.

BORREL.

DANIEL O'CONNELL.- Portrait to left. In small letters, under neck, the artist's name. Reverse.- IL NE DOlT | PLUS ETRE FAIT | DE DISTINCTION | ENTRE LE PEUPLE | D'ANGLETERRE | ET CELUI | D'IRLANDE | O'CONNELL.

Size, 1. Struck in a pale golden bronze. I have an impression. The portrait is well engraven, but not a likeness of O'Connell. It is one of the few medals, referring to Irishmen, struck in France.

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ORANGE SOCIETY.- William the Third is represented on horse, to right, within a border of flowers, probably lilies. On a scroll above, THE GLORIOUS MEMORY ; and underneath, KING AND CONSTITUTION. Reverse.- A sword and sceptre crossed; behind a crown, within wreaths of leaves, bearing lilies; and below, on a scroll, GOD SAVE THE KING. Marked, in small letters, BRUSH, underneath the wreaths.

This medal is of oval shape, with ring for suspension, measuring 1·5 by 1·4. Struck in silver. Dean Dawson is of opinion that this was the original badge of the Orange Association, and struck soon after it was founded in 1797-98.

I have allowed the above statement to remain unchanged, but fear, like many other alleged "facts" in Irish history, it is not correct. The history of Orange societies remains to be written. As a contribution to the subject, I would refer to p. 236 of Charles Topham Bowden's Tour through Ireland for Two Months, commencing 23rd August, 1790 published in Dublin in 1791. He states, when at Belfast, "I was introduced to the Orange lodge by a Mr. Hyndeman, a merchant of the town. This lodge is composed of about three hundred gentlemen, amongst whom are the Hon. Mr. O'Neil, the Marquis of Antrim, the Marquis of Downshire, the Earl of Hillsborough, and many others of the first consequence and property. Mr. Hyndeman informed me this lodge was founded by a Mr. Griffith."

BATTLE OF COLOONY.- The arms of Limerick. A gate, with two castles; and behind, a turret with flag flying; within wreaths of olive and palm. Marked, CORPORATION AND CITIZENS OF LIMERICK. Reverse.- A Royal crown, within olive wreaths, TO THE HEROES OF COLOONY 5^TH SEP^R 1798 ; and, in small letters, BRUSH.

Size, 1·6. Struck in silver, to commemorate the engagement of a detachment of Limerick Militia corps of yeomanry and four curricle guns, under Colonel Vereker, against General Humbert, commanding the invading French troops and Irish insurgents. The detachment under Colonel Vereker's command did not exceed 300 ; though obliged to retire, they saved Sligo, and thus defeated Humbert's attack.

DUBLIN SOCIETY.- Seated and plumed figure of Minerva, with copia and shield, on which is represented a harp, surrounded by the motto, NOSTRI PLENA LABORIS, in very large letters. Reverse blank for engraving.

An oval medal, struck in silver, with loop for suspension. Size, 1·7 by 1·5. The example I have is dated 1793 ; and, from the similarity of the lettering used in the motto with Brush's other medals, I would ascribe it to the same workman who made them - possibly some die-sinker or button-maker employed by Brush, as a matter of trade - for it is not probable that a "jeweller and Madeira wine merchant" either fabricated dies or had a press for striking medals. I have a record of this medal being given also in 1795 to William Robertson, kindly communicated to me by the Secretary to the Royal Historical and Archæological Association, J. G. Robertson, Esq., of Kilkenny.

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JOHN JONES.

JOHN JONES.- This medallist would deserve slight notice except for his continuing to strike medals from Mossop's designs and dies after the death of that great artist. He is reported to have come from Liverpool, and commenced his career by pulling the rope for Mossop's Coining press. He died about 1880. At one period of his life he went to America and made some money. Strange stories are told of the mode in which he dissipated his earnings.

QUEEN VICTORIA.- Head, to left, with coronet; marked, in small letters on the neck, JONES. F.

An unfinished die, copied from the head on army medals, and purchased with other dies by Mr. Woodhouse. I have a lead proof. Size, 1·6.

O'CONNELL.- Head and bust, to right, D O'CONNELL ESQ^R M P THE UNDAUNTED ASSERTOR OF IRELANDS RIGHTS; below the bust, in small letters, JONES. Reverse.- Figure of Hibernia, seated, with spear and cap of Liberty. EMANCIPATION OBTAINED APRIL 13. 1829. In exergue, JONES F.

The portrait is copied from Mossop's medal of O'Connell, of reduced size. The reverse is an unblushing appropriation of Mossop's reverse for the Centenary of the House of Hanover, with the addition of a spear and cap of Liberty, and a risen sun substituted for that rising above the ocean. I have a bronze medal and white metal proof. Size, 2·0.

O'CONNELL (No. 2).- Head and bust, as last. Reverse.- O'CONNELL. - RUTHVEN - & - REPEAL - OF THE - LEGISLATIVE - UNION, within wreaths of shamrocks.

Size, 2·0. I have examples in bronze and white metal.

O'CONNELL (No. 3).- Obverse as last. Reverse.- An urn, with flames at top; and at the sides weeping willows, rising from a pedestal; inscribed, D O'CONNELL - BORN AUG 6^TH 1775 - DIED MAY 15 1847 ; and in exergue, JONES - DUBLIN.

Size, 2·0. In white metal, which I have.

ORANGE MEDAL.- William the Third, on horse. A repetition of Mossop's medal, with JONES. F in exergue. Reverse.- Royal arms, with lion and unicorn ; KING AND CONSTITUTION, at upper part of medal. Lower portion blank. Also struck from a Mossop die.

Size, 1·7. Bronze.

ORANGE MEDAL (No. 2).- William, on horseback. THE GLORIOUS AND IMMORTAL MEMORY. In exergue, JONES . F. Reverse.- Royal arms, KING AND CONSTITUTION ; and below, JONES F.

Size, 1·4. This I have, struck in bronze and white metal. The obverse is Mossop's die. The reverse, one of his dies re-hubbed with trifling variations.

ORANGE MEDAL (No. 3).- In centre, a bust of William, in armour, to left. Two rows of inscriptions ; outside, PROTESTANT CONFEDERATION - NON NOS SED GRATIA DEI; within,

     1360      1535        1688    1801
   WICKLIFF, REFORMATION, WILLIAM, UNION

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beneath the head, in minute letters, JONES F. Reverse.- An open Bible, with rays, HOLY BIBLE 4 OCT 1535. 1 PE. CH 2. VS 17, within a triangle; ORDER, LOVE, TRUTH, at the sides ; around all, a garter; and above a Royal crown.

Size, 2·0. In white metal, of which I have an impression; and in bronze, in the Royal Irish Academy.

IRISH CONSTABULARY MEDAL.- Harp, with Imperial crown; underneath are wreaths of oak and shamrock ; REWARD OF MERIT. IRISH CONSTABULARY. Reverse.- Blank, with wreaths of olive and shamrock.

Size, 1·5. Presented in silver to officers and men, who distinguished themselves during the Fenian disturbances in 1868, by the Lord Lieutenant. I have a white metaL proof.

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- A harp, crowned; and underneath, in small letters, INSTITUTED 1841. Reverse.- Blank, with wreaths of palm, olive, and oak underneath, JONES.

Size, 1·5. The impression in my cabinet is in white metal. It was issued in silver.

NORTH-EAST SOCIETY OF IRELAND.- Cattle, With view of distant hills in exergue, ESTABLISHED | 1826. Reverse.- A blank centre, with corn wreaths, and above, ADJUDGED TO. JONES, in small letters, inscribed on both sides.

Size, 2·0. I have fine bronze proofs. Dean Dawson designates this as his "premium medal." If really his own handiwork, it is well finished and deserving of the dean's praise, being in taste and execution a very beautiful performance.

FARMING SOCIETY.- Is inscribed beneath wreaths of corn, with blank centre for inscription. Reverse, also blank, with a plough at upper part, and, in small letters, JONES F.

Size, 1·6. Struck in silver. That which I have is engraved "Tipperary Union, 1856."

TEMPERANCE MEDAL.- Shield with lamb and I H S above, a cross, with rays. Supporters, a man and woman with banners, inscribed, SOBRIETY - DOMESTIC COMFORT. The man being crowned by a flying angel, underneath are two seated children, with shamrock, rose, and thistle. Inscription IN HOC SIGNO VINCES In exergue, in small letters, JONES. Reverse.- A cross inscribed with the temperance vow, and FOUNDED 10^TH APRIL, 1838. Around are the words THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY OF IRELAND THE VERY REV^D T MATHEW PRESIDENT.

Size 1·7 Struck in silver. Engraved around the edge of this medal is, PRESENTED TO DAVID M HENNESSY BY THE VERY REV^D THEOBALD MATHEW OCT^R 1841. Imitating the regal example of giving a medal to persons who sought relief from "king's evil," Father Mathew, too, liberally decorated those he wished to rescue from a far worse affliction ; his liberality entailed disastrous results, leading to such difficulties as shortened the life of this most estimable man. I have a manuscript volume, compiled from original letters and documents by his private secretary of all the proceedings of the temperance movement under Father

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Mathew. Jones struck other temperance medals, with slight differences in the inscriptions.

TEMPERANCE MEDAL.- Similar to last, but both figures are being crowned by angels; and in exergue, JONES DUBLIN.

Size, 1·3. I have a silver impression.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- I have a bronze medal, with Mossop's inscription of Barrett and Bernes' school; and on the reverse are olive wreaths, with blank centre ; marked, in small letters, JONES.

Size, 1·6. Struck in bronze. it was probably struck as a showpiece or pattern by Jones.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- A copy of Mossop's seated Minerva, with MERIT HAS ITS REWARD; in exergue, JONES. Reverse.- Wreaths, same as last-described medal.

Size, 1·6. I have a bronze impression.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- A group of globe, lyre, books, &c. ; marked in exergue, JONES. Reverse.- Blank centre, with wreaths as last.

Size, 1·7. The impression I have is a bronze proof.

SCHOOL MEDAL.- Smaller size, similar to last ; also a bronze proof impression. Size, 1·5.

The design on obverse of these medals I would attribute to Mossop, junior.

IRISH MISSIONARY | SCHOOL | BALLINASLOE | MATT 9. 27. 28. Inscribed within olive wreaths.

This die was purchased by Mr. Woodhouse with the residue of Mr. Jones's stock, containing a large number of the Mossop dies. I do not know the history of this medal, of which I have only a lead impression. It has every appearance of being executed by one of the Mossops. Size, 1·6.

ACADEMIC INSTITUTE.- REV JA^S RICE, PRINCIPAL, inscribed around centre, which bears the words, FOR DISTINGUISHED ANSWERING IN --- AT EXAMINATION HELD ---. Reverse.- Mossop's die for the Feinaglian Institution, with his name removed from the pillar, and JONES substituted.

Size, 1·7. I have a white metal proof.

GEORGE MILLS.

An English artist, born 1793. He received three gold medals from the Society of Arts, and was an exhibitor at the Royal Academy from 1816 to 1823. He executed several of Mudie's series of national medals; also patterns for coins, and died at Birmingham, 28th January, 1824. There is one Irish medal which he fabricated, and the reverse for B. Wyon's medal of George IV.'s visit to Ireland.

LISMORE SCHOOL.- A view of the castle and woods at Lismore rising above the river, with distant bridge, &c. In the exergue, in minute