Great Britain, small-sized copper-zinc Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Porto Bello, Vernon and Lezo, ex-Adams (Plate).AC-PBvl5D.6.26 grams, 26 mm.Choice AU with sharp full details, traces of original brassy color and luster, small patch of encrustation in center of reverse, minor rim-flaws. Tested (XRF) at 47.89% copper and 47.70% zinc (full results on small printout included).Pedigreed to the John Adams collection (plated on p. 131 of his book).
($200-300)