(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good FR.1926-C 20 Shillings = 1 Pond)

20 Shillings = 1 Pond) Composition Bronze Description Obverse Bust left Description Reverse Arms within design Legend Obverse ZUID AFRIK

Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated

This is a decent circulated specimen with nice crisp original paper and moderate signs of circulation

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(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good FR.1926-C 20 Shillings = 1 Pond)Obvious surface corrosion does take away from this Fine+ details medal. But it is still presentable and does make for an unusual and storied addition to any collection. Subject: Capture of Portobello. Struck 1739. Obverse: THE [B]RITISH GLORY REVIV D BY ADMIRAL VERNO (annulet stops), three quarter length bust of Vernon facing slightly left, pointing and holding baton Reverse: HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY (quatrefoil stops), six ships