Brass Medal of Vernon, Admiral Edward, United States, 1684–1757. 1947.47.509

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Obverse: EH.(sic) DIEU.ET.MON.DROIT.MON (sic). - Arms of Great Britain.

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Reverse: PORTO.BELLO.TAKEN.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON.WITH.SIX.MEN.OF.WAR.ONLY.NOV.22.ANNO.DOM.1739 - Ships 2-4. All to r. Lower four follow curve of medal.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 14.45
- Diameter (in mm): 38

Typological Description

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

References

Reference: M-H.265
Reference: Betts.273
Reference: McG.20

Administrative History

Identifier: 1947.47.509
Lot: 1947.47
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Miller, J.A.

Description

Boldly detailed.

Rights

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

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