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; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) and the capture of Porto Bello, 1739. Obverse: Admiral Vernon full length, facing profile right, sword in right hand, baton in left, standing on a platform; ship (left), gun (right). Reverse: View of Porto Bello harbour and ships, spire pointing to second letter L, cupola W, tower T. Credit line: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC0982 Artist: unknown Date: after 1739 Medium: copper alloy Size: Overall: 37 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.