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Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739 (MEC0889)
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E3119-1, Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739; obverse
© National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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unknown
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after 1739 |
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copper alloy |
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Overall: 31 mm |
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National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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Commemorative medals
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Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Admiral Vernon three-quarter left, face front. Legend: 'IN . MEMORY . OF . ADMIRAL . VERNON.' Reverse: View of Porto Bello and ships; spire pointing to right of first L in Porto Bello. Legend: 'WHO . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY .' Exergue: 'NOV . 22 . 1739.'
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