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Medal commemorating the capture of Cartagena by Admiral Vernon: CM.1424-1911

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Medal commemorating the capture of Cartagena by Admiral Vernon

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown (1911) by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1741

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 40.9 mm Diameter 40.9 mm Weight 17.78 g

Inscription or legends present

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

  • Text: Legend: THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV.D . BY . ADMIRAL . VERNON.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Ships enter Cartagena harbour; others inside bombing forts: soldiers on sea shore

  • Text: Legend: WHO TOOK CARTAGENA Exergue: APRIL 1741
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1424-1911
Primary reference Number: 229408
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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