1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, VF20 NGC. Betts-328, Adams CAvl 2-E, R.6. Incorrectly attributed as Adams CAvl 2-D by NGC. Deep chocolate-brown color is present on both sides of this specimen, with copper shades present on portions of the high points of the designs. The legends lack strong definition, with the reverse legend being, TRUE BRITISH HEROES TOOK CARTHAGENA. Areas of porosity appear on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $117.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, VF20 NGC. Betts-325, Adams CAvl 1-B, R.6. This variety includes the same obverse used for CAvl 1-A. A lone figure is depicted in the small boat near 9 o'clock on the reverse and is speculated to be Don Blas de Lezo. Both sides of this piece display deep brown color. Minor disturbances are present at the rims, primarily on the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $129.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, VF20 NGC. Betts-325, Adams CAvl 1-B, R.6. This variety includes the same obverse used for CAvl 1-A. A lone figure is depicted in the small boat near 9 o'clock on the reverse and is speculated to be Don Blas de Lezo. Both sides of this piece display deep brown color. Minor disturbances are present at the rims, primarily on the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $129.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, XF45 NGC. Betts-326, Adams CAvl 1-A, R.6. Vernon and Don Blass are depicted on the obverse of this variety, which includes a lion's head in the exergue. This Choice XF example exhibits somewhat dappled color on the obverse, including shades of golden-brown, tan, and brown. The color on the reverse is more uniform, largely deep golden-brown. Minor debris is present at portions of the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, XF45 NGC. Betts-326, Adams CAvl 1-A, R.6. Vernon and Don Blass are depicted on the obverse of this variety, which includes a lion's head in the exergue. This Choice XF example exhibits somewhat dappled color on the obverse, including shades of golden-brown, tan, and brown. The color on the reverse is more uniform, largely deep golden-brown. Minor debris is present at portions of the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, MS63 NGC. Betts-334, Adams CAv 6-G, R.4. A splendid Select example, this piece boasts an exacting strike, areas of luster, and attractive brassy-gold and light brown color. Many of the Vernon medals were struck using only one or two types of metal, with four different types identified for this variety. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,997.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, MS63 NGC. Betts-334, Adams CAv 6-G, R.4. A splendid Select example, this piece boasts an exacting strike, areas of luster, and attractive brassy-gold and light brown color. Many of the Vernon medals were struck using only one or two types of metal, with four different types identified for this variety. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,997.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, MS62 NGC. Betts-334, Adams CAv 6-G, R.4. A Mint State example with a wonderful appearance, this specimen exhibits hues of brassy-gold and medium brown on the obverse. The reverse is largely medium brown, with areas of olive-green also appearing. A few tiny pits on the obverse do not detract from the appeal of this sharply struck piece. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,292.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, MS62 NGC. Betts-334, Adams CAv 6-G, R.4. A Mint State example with a wonderful appearance, this specimen exhibits hues of brassy-gold and medium brown on the obverse. The reverse is largely medium brown, with areas of olive-green also appearing. A few tiny pits on the obverse do not detract from the appeal of this sharply struck piece. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,292.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1741 Admiral Vernon Medal, Cartagena, MS62 NGC. Betts-334, Adams CAv 6-G, R.4. A gorgeous specimen, this medal displays appealing golden-brown color on the obverse, while the reverse displays slightly darker color, with accents of brassy-gold. A break appears at the upper reverse of this moderately hairlined piece. A tiny dark spot is present above Vernon's left hand. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
