Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

British historical medals, Admiral Vernon and the Duke of Argyle, 1739, a pinchbeck medal signed I.M., figure of Admiral Vernon in frock-coat almost facing, ship at right, rev. full-length figure of the Duke of Argyle leaning against a column, trophy of arms and standards behind, 40mm (MI II, 560/188; Betts 245; E 553). Very fine (£60-80)

Provenance:
B.M. Greenaway Collection [bt A.R. Annis April 1992]