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© ECapoe
Medal - Admiral Vernon Portobello ND
1739 year| Brass | 13.5 g | 38 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1739 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#42185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Ships in harbor in front of bay of Portobello, Panama, battle date below: Nov 22, 1739
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WHO TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY
NOV 22 1739
Comment
There are many types of this medal, e.g. http://coins.ha.com/itm/betts-medals/1739-admiral-vernon-medal-porto-bello-au58-ngc-betts-unlisted-adams-pbvi-20-gg-r6/a/1199-30714.s?ic3=ViewItem-Auction-Archive-BrowseThisAuction-120115or here http://www.coins-of-panama.com/vernon.html
