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

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait alone, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a copper medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figure of Vernon left, head facing, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 37mm (Adams PBv 42-PP; Betts –; MI pl. clv, 14). Scratch in obverse field, otherwise good very fine, scarce £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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Provenance: Bt T. Rinaldo May 1997