Medal - Admiral Vernon (Portobello - 1739) 1739 front Medal - Admiral Vernon (Portobello - 1739) 1739 back
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Medal - Admiral Vernon Portobello

1739 year
Bronze 10.4 g 37 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George II (1727-1760)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1739
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.4 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#348754
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

6 ships in harbor in front of the bay of Portobello, Panama. Legend around and date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS OИLY
NOV• 22• 1739

Edge

Plain

Comment

Other reference: MI 538/119