Brass Medal of Vernon, Edward, United States, 1684–1757. 0000.999.38197

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.38197

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Obverse: VICE.AD.RL.OF.THE.BLEW, & COM.ER.IN.CHIEF.OF.ALL.HIS.MAI.SHIPS.IN.THE.WEST.INDIES| exergue THE.HON.EDWARD/ VERNON ESQ. R. A VIEW/ OF. FORT/ CHAGRE. - 1/2 figure, full face, baton in l. hand, r. on hip; bent tree to l., fort with steeple at r., ship below.
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Reverse: PORTO.BELLO.TAKEN BY ADMIRAL VERNON WITH.SIX.MEN OF WAR.ONLY NOV.22. ANNO. DOM. 1739. - Yoke-shaped port, ships 3,3; all facing r.; steeple btw. O and B; grass-like water lines.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 19.35
    • Diameter (in mm): 39.2

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.38197
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Strong facial features, strong reverse detail.

Rights

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