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Capture of Porto Bello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length figure of Admiral Vernon left, rev. six ships at harbour entrance, 27mm (Adams PBv 38-KK, this piece illustrated; MI II, 541/131; Betts 208). Some surface deposits both sides, otherwise good fine £100-150

Provenance: J.W. Adams Collection