Historical Medals

Admiral Vernon and the Duke of Argyll, 1739, a pinchbeck medal signed I.M., half-length figure of Vernon three-quarters right, hand on cannon, ship to right, rev. Argyll standing, resting left arm on column, 40mm (Adams NLv 4-D; Betts 245; MI II, 560/188; E 553). Cleaned, otherwise very fine, rare £120-£150