Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait and icons, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal by J. Giles, Vernon standing facing, ship to left and cannon to right, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 32mm (Adams PBvi 9-J; Betts 241; MI pl. clvi, 17). About extremely fine, rare £300-£400

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.G. Steinberg Collection, Bowers & Merena Auction (New York), 6-9 November 2002, lot 5687