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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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№ 1051

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25 April 2019

Hammer Price:
£480

Cartagena Medals, Battle of Cartagena, 1741, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Vernon standing right, taking sword from kneeling de Lezo, rev. two ships outside Cartagena harbour, 37mm (Adams CAvl 2-D; Betts 329; MI pl. clviii, 8). Obverse partly discoloured, otherwise extremely fine, reverse better, scarce £300-£400

Provenance: Bt C. Plante March 2002