© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Medal - Admiral Vernon Portobello ND
1739 year| Brass | - | 26.5 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1739 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#109971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A panoramic view of the harbour and ships in front of the bay of Portobello, Panama. Battle date below; partly in exergue and on right after lettering within border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WITH * SIX * SHIPS * ONLY *
NOV 22
1739
Edge
Plain
Comment
Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757), Portobello Token, 1739, small brass medal.Catalogues: (McG-G 98; MI 538/119 ; MH 215).
There are many versions of this medal. Another has full figure standing with cannon on obverse.
