The Dr Jerome J. Platt Collection of 17th-Century Medals

Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, crowned arms with supporters, without legend, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, [ –– ] taken by admiral vernon w[ ––– ]r only nov the 22 anno dom 1739, 38mm (Adams PB 2-C; Betts 273; MI II, 539/126). Reverse slightly off-centre, large die break at 6 o’clock, better than fine, scarce £100-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Dr Jerome J. Platt Collection of 17th-Century Medals.

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