Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1741, Vernon, Lezo and Ogle / Cartagena, ex-Adams. AC-CAvlo1B. 14.53 grams; 39 mm. XF with traces of original color and luster around details on reverse, high double rims that AC calls "a new feature on these medals." XRF: 44.55% copper, 49.58% zinc, 4.53% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag), acquired from Richard Margolis in August 1983.
Estimate: $350 - $500