Brass Medal of Vernon, Edward, United States, 1684–1757. 0000.999.38125

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Obverse: Scroll, THE.BRITISH.GLORY.REVIV.D.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON - Half-length figure 3/4 to l.; finger at E; baton in l. hand; elbow at N

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Reverse: HE.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY.1739|BY.COURAGE.AND|CONDUCT - Wavy water lines, steeple at TH.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 17.54
- Diameter (in mm): 36.5

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.PBv21-Q
Reference: Betts.202
Reference: McG.45
Reference: M-H.192

Administrative History

Identifier: 0000.999.38125
Lot: 0000.999
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Bold high-relief strike.

Rights

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

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