Brass Medal, United States, 1684 - 1757. 2018.12.10

Download full resolution image
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
Download full resolution image
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

  • Axis: 0

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1739

  • Measurements

    • Weight: 6.37
    • Diameter: 33

Typological Description

References

  • Reference: Adams 2010.PBvb2-D
  • Reference: Betts 249
  • Reference: McG 141
  • Reference: M-H 254

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2018.12.10
  • Department: Medal
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Acquired From: Hispanic Society of America 57.2150
    • Previous Collection: Huntington, Archer M.

SubjectSet

Notes

  • formerly HSA 1001.57.5842

Rights

  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States