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Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon: CM.1416-1911

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1911) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1739

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 37.8 mm Diameter 37.8 mm Weight 14.67 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Two half length figures Vernon facing three quarter left baton in right hand left extended in front of Brown who faces left with baton in left hand

  • Text: Legend within inner circle: ADMIRAL .VERNON . AND . COMMODORE BROWN.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Six ships entering Porto Bello harbour

  • Text: WE.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX.SHIPS.ONLY In exergue: NOV 22 1739
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1416-1911
Primary reference Number: 229398
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/229398 Accessed: 2024-11-21 21:56:56

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