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Ref: 6350 |
Admiral
Vernon, Portobello taken 1739 and Fort Chagre 1740,
pinchbeck medal Obv:
three-quarter length bust of Vernon facing holding baton, tree to left, ship
and houses to right Rev:
view of Portobello harbour, six ships below References:
Adams FCv 3-B; Betts 279 Condition:
Very fine; Diameter: 39mm Notes:
Porto Bello lay on the eastern Panama coast and was said to be a centre for
Spanish raids on British mercantile shipping in the region. Vernon had
declared in the House of Commons that he could take Porto Bello with six
ships, and in this he was successful. He raided Fort Chagre
the following year. Price
£250 |
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