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Sold on 21 September 2016

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A Further Group of Admiral Vernon Medals, the Property of a Gentleman

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№ 514 x

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21 September 2016

Hammer Price:
£180

Proposed Attack on Havana, 1741, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, full-length figure of Admiral Vernon facing to left, with sword drawn and canon, fort at left and ship at right, rev. view of Porto Bello harbour with six ships, 37mm (Adams HAv 1-A; Betts 313; MI II, 556/179). Usual flaw by date, about very fine, light patina £60-80