(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good FR.1926-C Pleasing note with solid paper

Pleasing note with solid paper and two fine pinholes

denomination below Not readily visible in the photos - but this coin was previously mounted on the rim

Comes in its original box

20 Shillings = 1 Pond) Composition Bronze Description Obverse Bust left Description Reverse Arms within design Legend Obverse ZUID AFRIK

(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good FR.1926-C Pleasing note with solid paperObvious 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