Brass Medal of Vernon, Edward, United States, 1684–1757. 2018.12.10

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2018.12.10

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Obverse: ADMIRAL.VERNON.AND.COMMODORE.BROWN - two half figures, Vernon at l. facing 3/4 to r., Brown at r., facing l.; both hold batons
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Reverse: TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY.NOV.22.1739|BY.COURAGE.AND|CONDUCT - ships 1,2,3, four r., two l.; steeples at IT and X*; water lines

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.37
    • Diameter (in mm): 33

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2018.12.10
  • Lot: 2018.12
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Hispanic Society of America 57.2150
    • Huntington, Archer M.

Description

formerly HSA 1001.57.5842

Rights

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