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Gr. Britain/Ireland 1739, Br-39, Ad. Vernon, Capt. of Porto Bello Cert PCGS AU55

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Gr. Britain/Ireland 1739, Br-39, Ad. Vernon, Capt. of Porto Bello Cert PCGS AU55
Admiral Vernon, Capture of Porto Bello by John Roche, Dublin. 39 mm. 22.4 grams. Obverse:Vernon standing, sword in right hand, baton in left. In left field, a ship. On lower right, a cannon. THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV D BY ADMIRAL VERNONReverse: HE TOOK PORTOBELO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY. The six ships among waves, approaching fortifications to left, right and front. In exergue: Engraver's initials, DUBLIN, and 2.2. 1739 upside down. This piece has been certified by PCGS as AU55.