Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon
Method of acquisition: Unknown (1911) by Unknown
Production date: AD 1739
Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 37.9 mm Diameter 37.9 mm Weight 9.41 g
Inscription present: Full length figure of Vernon facing right, sword in one hand, staff in the other: before him a cannon; behind him a ship
Inscription present: Six ships entering Porto Bello harbour Exergue: scroll ornament
Accession number: CM.1418-1911
Primary reference Number: 229404
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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