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Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello, 1739

Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Royal coat of arms, 'G. R.' above. Exergue: 'EH DIEU ET MON DROIT MON.' Reverse: View of Porto Bello Harbour and ships. Exergue: (signed) 'I. W.' Legend: 'PORTO . BELLO . TAKEN . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . NOV . 22 . 1739.' Ns reversed.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0902
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
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 39 mm