British, Porto Bello. Admiral Edward Vernon. 1684-1757. AE 38 Pinchbeck Brass Medal (38.12 mm, 14.85 g, 6 h). THE PRIDE OF SPAIN HUMBLE'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON, Admiral Vernon standing right, receiving the sword from Admiral Blas de Lezo, kneeling left; DON BLASS above; in background to right, warship seen from stern / WHO TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV 22 1739, ships entering Porto Bello harbors. Adams PBv 1-A, MI II CF, 551/167; Betts 304. Good Fine. Rare this nice.
Ex Steve Damron.