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Capture of Cartagena, 1741, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Admiral Blas kneels before Vernon, rev. four ships outside harbour, 38mm (Adams Cavl 1-B, this piece illustrated; MI II, 553/171; Betts 325). Metal fault on edge, otherwise about extremely fine, attractive reverse £150-200

Provenance: J.W. Adams Collection