Medal commemorating the capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Vernon
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1960) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
Production date: AD 1739
Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 36.1 mm Diameter 36.1 mm Weight 14.86 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 Port Bello harbour
Accession number: CM.M.3724-R
Primary reference Number: 229413
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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