(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good FR.1926-C 15 g Diameter 18

15 g Diameter 18

20 Shillings = 1 Pond) Composition Bronze Description Obverse Bust left Description Reverse Arms within design Legend Obverse ZUID AFRIK

Pleasing note with solid paper and two fine pinholes

every group will contain at least one mintmarked coin

Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated

(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good FR.1926-C 15 g Diameter 18Obvious surface corrosion does take away from this Fine+ details medal. But it is still presentable and does make for an unusual and storied addition to any collection. Subject: Capture of Portobello. Struck 1739. Obverse: THE [B]RITISH GLORY REVIV D BY ADMIRAL VERNO (annulet stops), three quarter length bust of Vernon facing slightly left, pointing and holding baton Reverse: HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY (quatrefoil stops), six ships