Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait and icons, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Vernon standing left, cannon to left and ship to right, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 40mm (Adams PBvi 5-E; Betts 221; MI –). Good very fine £150-£180

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: Bt M. Ringo March 1998