Medal - Admiral Vernon/Don Blass Portobello

€361,643.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1739
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionCopper
Weight5.9 g
Diameter27.8 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueHammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeSmooth
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Obverse descriptionDon Blass kneeling handing his sword to standing figure of Admiral Vernon with sword in right hand, with surrounding legend.
Obverse letteringTHE SPANISH.PRIDE.PULLD.DOWN.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON. DON // BLASS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSix ships in harbor in front of the bay of Portobello, Panama, surrounded by legend.
Reverse letteringWHO TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1739  - -
Catalog ID9945427190
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