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Description: | A complete copper alloy commemorative medal of Post-medieval to Modern date (AD 1739). The medal commemorates the taking of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon on 22nd November 1739. The obverse depicts Admiral Vernon standing right with Don Blas kneeling left, the reverse depicts the naval attack on Porto Bello.Obverse: THE.PRIDE.OF.SPAIN.HUMBLED.BY.ADMIRAL.VERNON Admiral Vernon standing right with Don Blas kneeling left with ship behindDON BLAS IN RIGHT FIELDReverse: HE.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLYPortrayal of Porto Bello and six ships. Below: Nov (reverse barred N).22.1739.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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