Medal - Admiral Vernon Portobello

€240,353.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1739
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionGilding metal plated bronze
Weight15.01 g
Diameter37.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgePlain
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Obverse descriptionVernon standing right, baton in left hand and sword in right standing over a cannon. Ship to the left and floral pattern at bottom.
Obverse letteringTHE BRITISH GLORY REVIV D BY ADMIRAL VERNON
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description6 ships in harbor in front of the bay of Portobello, Panama.
Reverse letteringWHO TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1739  - -
Catalog ID2046974410
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