Coins and Historical Medals

SPAIN, Moroccan War, 1860, a white metal medal by B. Pomar, uniformed bust of Leopoldo O’Donnell left, rev. legend in 13 lines within wreath, 54mm (BDM IV, 643). Very fine £20-£30

Leopoldo O’Donnell (1809-1867), Spanish Prime Minister and commander of Spanish forces in the Moroccan campaign of 1859-60, was a descendent of the O’Donnells who fled Ireland after the Battle of the Boyne in 1690