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Sold on 24 April 2019

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The ‘Merchant of the Islands’ Collection of Admiral Vernon Medals

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№ 964

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25 April 2019

Hammer Price:
£320

Portobello Medals with no portrait, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal signed I.W., crowned arms with supporters, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 39mm (Adams PB 2-D; Betts 271; MI II, 539/125; E 549). Good very fine £200-£260

Provenance: Bt P. Bosco April 2002