(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good C18 25c - New Mexico (Silver)

25c - New Mexico (Silver)

and behind the soldier is a box of growing cereals

No surcharge figures on back

Nice original XF with modest patterned strikes on the obverse

Gorgeous brilliant white coin

(1739) Great Britain Admiral Vernon, Porto Bello Medal 37mm - Net Very Good C18 25c - New Mexico (Silver)Obvious 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