Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait alone, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figure of Vernon left, rev. six ships entering Portobello harbour, 37mm (Adams PBv 26-V; Betts 216; MI –). Some corrosion, otherwise good very fine £120-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The ‘Merchant of the Islands’ Collection of Admiral Vernon Medals.

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Provenance: G.M. Requa Collection; Norweb Collection, Stack’s Auction (Baltimore), 7-8 November 2006, lot 2162