Copper Medal of Vernon, Edward, United States, 1684–1757. 2018.12.5

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Obverse: ADMIRAL.VERNON.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO - 1/2 length figure facing 3/4 to l., baton in l. hand; finger points at M; line inclosing legend

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Reverse: WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY.NOV.22.1739 - ships 1,2,3; 5 l,; 1 r.; no boats; 1 steeple pointing to r. of I

Physical Description

Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 5.12
- Diameter (in mm): 23

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date Range: 1684 - 1757
Date on Object
- Date: 1739
Geographic
- Place of Cataloging Relevance: United States
Obverse
- Portrait: Vernon, Edward

References

Reference: Adams.2010.PBv16-M
Reference: Betts.194
Reference: McG.41
Reference: M-H.168

Administrative History

Identifier: 2018.12.5
Lot: 2018.12
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Hispanic Society of America 57.2150
- Huntington, Archer M.

Description

formerly HSA 1001.57.5837

Rights

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

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