Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon and Lezo / Porto Bello, ex-Adams, ex-Stuart. AC-PBvl3B. 11.70 grams; 37 mm. Choice AU+ with much original color and luster, dentillated rims, described on Adams' tag as having "perfect strike and lovely color." XRF: 39.49% copper, 52.29% zinc, 5.47% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag) and to the Richard Stuart Collection (Sedwick Auction 22, with original lot-tag 1262).
Estimate: $500 - $1000