Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Capture of Porto Bello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, full-length figure of Admiral Vernon facing to right, above shell, with baton, canon and ship, rev. view of harbour with six ships, 38mm (Adams PBvi 16-W, this piece illustrated; Betts 236). Good very fine, attractive dark patina £200-250

Provenance: J.W. Adams Collection