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Medal - Admiral Vernon Portobello
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1739 |
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| Weight | 12.04 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The field depicts a naval battle scene showing six sailing warships arranged before a fortified harbour entrance, rendered in bold relief. The date NOV. 22. 1739 appears in the lower exergue, and the encircling legend runs along the milled border. |
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| Reverse lettering | HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY NOV. 22. 1739 |
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