Medal commemorating the capture of Cartagena by Admiral Vernon: CM.GC.87-R

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 37.7 mm Diameter 37.7 mm Weight 12.08 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Don Blass kneeling surrenders his sword to Vernon wearing hat: behind him a large ship .

• Text: THE . PRIDE . OF . SPAIN . HUMBLE . 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): 552

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.GC.87-R
Primary reference Number: 229430
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 29 March 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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