Great Britain, copper-alloy medal, Admiral Vernon, 1741, Cartagena, full standing portraits of Ogle and Vernon facing each other, legend ADMIRAL VERNON AND SR CHALONER OGLE. AC-CAvo2B. 14.83 grams. Choice XF+ with muted luster and dull brassy color on fields, excellent details ("a well-balanced piece of work", according to AC), desirable series (but common dies). Pedigreed to the DNW auction of September 2016, with original lot-tag #510.
($250-375)