Great Britain, copper alloy Admiral Vernon medal, 1739, Vernon and Lezo / Porto Bello, ex-Adams. AC-PBvl9J. 11.18 grams; 38 mm. Dark brown AU with satin muted-luster surfaces, a couple spots of encrustation on high points, scarce variety. XRF: 40.45% copper, 51.69% zinc, 6.01% lead. Pedigreed to the John Adams Collection (with his handwritten tag).
Estimate: 300 - 450 USD