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Counter commemorating the convention of Prado, 1739
Counter commemorating the convention of Prado, 1739. Obverse: Keene, the British Envoy, in Spanish dress, standing facing, holding a purse; in the distance are two armed men pursuing a third towards some vessels. Legend: 'I . DON . BENIAMIN . MADE . THE . CONVENTION.' Exergue: 'BRAVEO.' Reverse: A Spaniard leaning against the base of a column and wrapped in his cloak: at his feet is a full purse. Legend: 'ALL'S . UNDONE NO . SEARCH.' Exergue: '95 . 000L'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1433 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Convention of Prado, 1739 |
| Date made: | 1739 |
| People: | Keene, Benjamin |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |