Brass Medal of Vernon, Edward, United States, 1684–1757. 0000.999.38094

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Obverse: ADMIRAL * VERNON * TOOK * PORTO * BELLO - High relief half-length bust l. holding baton

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Reverse: WITH * SIX * SHIPS * ONLY* NOV 22 * 1739 - Ships 3-3 in bow-shaped port, small buildings.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 14.11
- Diameter (in mm): 38.7

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date Range: 1684 - 1757
Date on Object
- Date: 1739
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Brass
Geographic
- Place of Cataloging Relevance: United States
Obverse
- Portrait: Vernon, Edward

References

Reference: Adams.2010.PBv17-N
Reference: M-H.159
Reference: McG.26
Reference: Betts 180

Administrative History

Identifier: 0000.999.38094
Lot: 0000.999
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Formerly mistakenly described as Royal Arms obverse, ccorrected 02-06-13 DTA. Finest quality, high relief bust

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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