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Medal - Admiral Vernon Portobello
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1739 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Half-length effigy of Admiral Vernon facing left, wearing a wig and naval uniform, holding a command baton in his left hand and gesturing with his right. A circular legend surrounds the figure in the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE.BRITISH.GLORY.REVIV.D.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON |
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| Reverse lettering | HE.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY.1739 BY COURAGE.AND // CONDUCT. |
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