Britain - 1739 Admiral Vernon Portabello Medal
Offered is a fascinating 37mm bronze medal struck to commemorate Admiral Vernon's naval victory against the Spanish at Portobello (Panama) in 1739. The stunning victory came at a critical moment in the War of Jenkin's Ear, and secured Vernon's place among the pantheon of British naval commanders.
The medal itself is an example of the scarce type listed by Betts as 217 (Adams PBv 29-z). Above average for these, this example retains good detail and reasonable eye-appeal despite some typical verdigris on the reverse.
Offered is a fascinating 37mm bronze medal struck to commemorate Admiral Vernon's naval victory against the Spanish at Portobello (Panama) in 1739. The stunning victory came at a critical moment in the War of Jenkin's Ear, and secured Vernon's place among the pantheon of British naval commanders.
The medal itself is an example of the scarce type listed by Betts as 217 (Adams PBv 29-z). Above average for these, this example retains good detail and reasonable eye-appeal despite some typical verdigris on the reverse.
Offered is a fascinating 37mm bronze medal struck to commemorate Admiral Vernon's naval victory against the Spanish at Portobello (Panama) in 1739. The stunning victory came at a critical moment in the War of Jenkin's Ear, and secured Vernon's place among the pantheon of British naval commanders.
The medal itself is an example of the scarce type listed by Betts as 217 (Adams PBv 29-z). Above average for these, this example retains good detail and reasonable eye-appeal despite some typical verdigris on the reverse.