Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Cartagena Medals, Battle of Cartagena, 1741, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figure of Vernon facing slightly left, rev. two ships outside Cartagena harbour, 38mm (Adams CAv 4-E; Betts 333; MI pl. clviii, 1). Minor edge flaws, otherwise good very fine £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 H. Simmons July 1997