Ref: 5311

Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello taken 1739, bronze-gilt medal, rare

Obv: crowned Royal arms with lion and unicorn supporters, G R at top

Rev: six ships at harbour entrance, PORTO BELLO TAKEN BY ADMIRAL VERNON WITH SIX SHIPS NOV 22 1739 around (Ns reversed), I W in exergue

Condition: Very fine for issue, old collector’s accession number in white ink on edge; Diameter: 39mm

References: Adams-Chao PB 2-D [R5] (p.47)

Provenance: ex DF Sedwick Auction, USA, 2/5/13 (lot 1870); ex Ken Eckardt collection

Price £225

Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello taken, 22nd November 1739, gilt-bronze medal