Brass Medal of Vernon, Edward, United States, 1684–1757. 1950.47.18

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Obverse: Scroll, THE.BRITISH.GLORY.REVIV.D.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON - 1/2 figure, 3/4 to l.; finger at E; elbow at N; baton in l. hand

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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.): 18.1
- Diameter (in mm): 36.8

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
- Place of Cataloging Relevance: West Indies
Obverse
- Portrait: Vernon, Edward

References

Reference: Adams.2010.PBv21-Q
Reference: Betts.201
Reference: McG.45
Reference: M-H.192

Administrative History

Identifier: 1950.47.18
Lot: 1950.47
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- McCormick-Goodhart

Description

High relief both sides!

Rights

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

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