Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait and icons, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Vernon standing right, ship to left and cannon to right, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 27mm (Adams PBvi 15-T; Betts 228; MI –). Good very fine, scarce
£100-£120

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 Presidential Coin and Antique Co March 1998