Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait alone, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a copper medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figure of Vernon left, head facing, rev. Portobello harbour, one ship inside and five outside, 37mm (Adams PBv 34-GG; Betts –; MI –). Minor surface corrosion on obverse, otherwise extremely fine, reverse with some original colour, scarce £150-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The ‘Merchant of the Islands’ Collection of Admiral Vernon Medals.

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Provenance: Bt P. Bosco April 2002