Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

18th Century, Porto Bello Taken, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, full-length figure of Admiral Vernon standing right, ship to left and cannon to right, long floral display below, rev. six ships entering harbour, 37mm (MI II, 544/141; Betts 285a). Very fine, dusty patina (£70-90)

Provenance:
E.W. Danson Collection