Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait and icons, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a copper medal, unsigned, Vernon standing right, ship to left and cannon to right, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 38mm (Adams PBvi 23-Z; Betts –; MI pl. clvi, 3). Old scratches on obverse, otherwise very fine, rare £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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