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Medal - George II Capture of Portobello
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1739 |
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| Reference(s) | Betts#308 |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed panoramic naval scene in relief depicting six warships under sail and firing cannon in the foreground waters, with the fortified town and harbour of Portobello visible in the background. The circular legend around the field commemorates the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon with six ships on 22 November 1739. Initials 'I W' appear in the exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | PORTO · BELLO · TAKEN · BY · ADMIRAL · VERNON · WITH · HIS · SIX · SHIPS · NOV · 22 · 1739. |
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