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THERE ARE A TOTAL OF (21) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 9/2024.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD A PCGS GRADED MS 63 OF THIS TYPE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $2,750.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 64 OF THIS TYPE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $2,950.00.
BRIAN BORU DOLLAR 1910, NEW YORK, NY
Medal commemorates and "typifies the spirit of the Irish renaissance" in both Ireland and America; also was intended to serve as "tribute to the indomitable spirit of the Irish race," honoring Irish and Irish-American peoples in United States. Issued privately by Thomas L. Elder, New York City coin dealer (see Part Ill for Elder biographical sketch) under auspices of New York Numismatic Club; designed by Frank C. Higgins; modeled by John Gelert, Swedish sculptor; struck by Medallic Art Co.
Son of King of Munster and called "George Washington of Ireland," Brian Boru (926-1014) was King of Ireland from 1002 to 1014. At age of 88 he broke Danish power in Ireland for all time at Battle of Clontarf, where he was slain on April 23, 1014.
While Elder sales catalogs, 1909 to 1912, provide somewhat contradictory information as to extent of issue, it obviously was very limited. Not more than 75 Silver and 225 Aluminum pieces were struck; sold for $2.25 and $1 respectively. Bronze medals, only 6 to 8 in number, apparently were trial pieces, not placed on public sale.