Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Cartagena Medals, Battle of Cartagena, 1741, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Vernon standing left, town behind, small ship on each side, rev. five ships outside Cartagena harbour, 36mm (Adams CAv 5-F; Betts 335; MI pl. clvii, 17). Good very fine, scarce £200-£260

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: R. Curdy Collection