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Ref: 5584

Admiral Vernon & Commodore Brown, Portobello taken 1739, brass medal issued by Edward Pinchbeck, rare, superb condition

 

 

Obv: Vernon left and Brown right facing each other with swords drawn, ADMIRAL VERNON AND COMMODORE BROWN around

 

Rev: six ships outside Portobello harbour, WHO TOOK SIX SHIPS WITH PORTO BELLO ONLY around, NOV 22 1739 in exergue

 

 

Condition: Extremely fine for issue; Diameter: 38mm

 

Reference: Adams PBvb9-Q [R6]

 

 

Price £110

Oxford University, Boat Club, Four Oars Challenge Prize, silver medal

Oxford University, Boat Club, Four Oars Challenge Prize, silver medal

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