Auction Catalogue

10 May 2007

Starting at 1:30 PM

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Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 301

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10 May 2007

Hammer Price:
£140

British historical medals, Admiral Vernon and the Taking of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Admiral Vernon standing left, baton in hand, cannon at left and ship to right, rev. ships assembled before a fortified harbour, 41mm (MI II, 538/120; Betts 221). Flan slightly buckled, otherwise better than very fine (£120-150)