(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good C18 CANADA Designer Obverse Leonard C

CANADA Designer Obverse Leonard C

date below Description Reverse Crowned spade-shaped shield of 4-fold arms

Gorgeous brilliant white coin

25c - New Mexico (Silver)

weight and purity along with a unique serial number

(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good C18 CANADA Designer Obverse Leonard CObvious 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