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

Fort Chagre Medals, Capture of Fort Chagre, 1740, a copper medal signed I.W., three-quarter length figure of Vernon facing, tree to left, Fort Chagre and ship to right, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 40mm (Adams FCv 5-D; Betts 275; MI pl. clvii, 13). Good extremely fine £400-£500

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 R. Vlack September 1991