Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757)

Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757). Obverse: Admiral Vernon three-quarter right. Right hand on gun muzzle, ship (right). Legend: 'NON . DORMIT . QUI . VINCIT.' (He who conquers does not sleep.) Exergue: 'ADMIRAL . VERNON . 1739 . IM'. Reverse: Full-length figure of Argyle, wearing robes and collar of the garter. He stands three-quarters right, and leans upon a column on which rests his coronet. Behind him a trophy of arms. Legend: 'IN . HUNC . INTUENS . CLARUS . ESTO.' (Be honourable, looking upon this man.) Below on a ribbon: 'DUKE OF ARGYLE'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0890
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: After 1739
Exhibition: Nelson, Navy, Nation
People: Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward Campbell, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 41 mm