Brass Medal of Vernon, Edward, United States, 1684–1757. 0000.999.38129

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.38129

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Obverse: THE.BRITISH.GLORY.REVIV.D.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON. - 1/2 figure 3/4 to l.; baton in l. hand; finger points between E and B; elbow after final N
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Reverse: HE.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY.1739|BY.COURAGE.AND|CONDUCT - ships 1,1,2,2,; four l.; 2 r.; four in harbor, one outside; tower and steeple pointing at W and I, water and land lines

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 23.26
    • Diameter (in mm): 38.6

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.38129
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

All N's are backwards, convex planchet.

Rights

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