Auction Catalogue

8 & 9 December 2014

Starting at 10:00 AM

.

Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Download Images

Lot

№ 3212

.

9 December 2014

Hammer Price:
£170

Capture of Porto Bello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length facing figures of Admiral Vernon and Commodore Brown, rev. view of harbour with six ships neatly displayed, 35mm (Adams PBvb 9-N; Betts –). High points of obverse weakly struck up, otherwise very fine, dark patina £120-150