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An image showing 'Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739; obverse'
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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 full length, facing profile right, in a cocked hat, baton in left hand, sword in right, standing on a platform; ship (left) gun (right). Legend: 'IN . PORTO . BELLO . THER, S . NOT . HIS . FELLOW'. Legend, (inner): 'ADMIRAL VERNON'. Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, cupola pointing to second letter L, gabled building I. Legend: 'HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY . . ' Exergue: 'NOV 22 1739'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0969
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: 40 mm