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Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739

Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Admiral Vernon three-quarter left, face front, baton in left hand, finger below angle of legend. Legend: 'ADMIRAL . VERNON . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO.' Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships; spire pointing to left of letter S. Legend: 'WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY . 1739.' (date reversed). Exergue: 'NOV 22.'
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Object Details

ID: MEC0914
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: War of Jenkins' Ear: Capture of Porto Bello, 1739
Date made: after 1739
People: Vernon, Edward; Vernon, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm