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Great Britain, temp. Hanover. Admiral Vernon Æ Medal. Commemorating the capture of Porto Bello. 1739. THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV D BY ADM L VERNON, admiral standing to right, holding sword and baton, anchor to left, cannon to right / HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, six ships within the Porto Bello, NOV 22 1739 in exergue. Adams, J., F. Chao. & A. Bentley 'Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon: Medals Sometimes Lie', PBvi 26-PP. 6.77g, 27mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine.
From the inventory of a German dealer.
Admiral Vernon is known for his capture of the Spanish Colonial possessed Porto Bello in Central America with just six ships and in just two days. The Spanish has caused issues for British ships trying to dock here and his coup was rewarded with the honour the 'Freedom of the City of London' and many medals were made to commemorate the event.
Extremely Fine.
From the inventory of a German dealer.
Admiral Vernon is known for his capture of the Spanish Colonial possessed Porto Bello in Central America with just six ships and in just two days. The Spanish has caused issues for British ships trying to dock here and his coup was rewarded with the honour the 'Freedom of the City of London' and many medals were made to commemorate the event.