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

Portobello Medals with Multiple Portraits, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figures of Brown and Vernon facing each other, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 38mm (Adams PBvb 7-L; Betts 255; MI –). Old scratches on obverse, otherwise very fine £100-£120

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 J.D. King November 2001