Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon: CM.1420-1911

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 38.2 mm Diameter 38.2 mm Weight 12.37 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Full length figure of Vernon facing left, staff in his right hand: before him a cannon; behind him an anchor

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

Inscription present: Six ships entering Porto Bello harbour

• Text: Legend: HE . TOOK . PORTO . BELLO . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ONLY. Exergue: NOV . 22 . 1739.
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 539

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1420-1911
Primary reference Number: 229409
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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