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Betts 315. Admiral Vernon Havana and Cartagena Medal, 1741

From Stack's January 2005 Auction, Session 2 on Jan 19, 2005

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Betts 315. Admiral Vernon Havana and Cartagena Medal, 1741. Pinchbeck Brass, 37.6mm. Brilliant Uncirculated...Betts 315. Admiral Vernon Havana and Cartagena Medal, 1741. Pinchbeck Brass, 37.6mm. Brilliant Uncirculated or virtually so. Obv. Admiral with sword, cannon at foot, odd-shaped die defect suggesting a second sword. ED: VERNON ESQ: VICE ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE, garbled IIAVANAI (HAVANAH) l., one ship r. Rev. VERNON: CONQUERED: CARTAGENA over four ships approaching port city. Exquisite strike resulting in meticulous detail. Tan-gold patina.

Lot # 2349 Session 2
Hammer Price: $1,300.00

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