1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, -- Rim Damage -- NGC Details. XF. Betts-198, Adams PBv 42-RR, R.5. Golden-brown color provides this specimen with lovely eye appeal. A significant die crack is visible on both sides of this example, as viewed near 4 o'clock on the obverse. Areas of rim damage are present on this piece, including an area missing at the obverse rim between 8 and 9 o'clock. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, -- Rim Damage -- NGC Details. XF. Betts-198, Adams PBv 42-RR, R.5. Golden-brown color provides this specimen with lovely eye appeal. A significant die crack is visible on both sides of this example, as viewed near 4 o'clock on the obverse. Areas of rim damage are present on this piece, including an area missing at the obverse rim between 8 and 9 o'clock. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, VF35 NGC. Betts-198, Adams PBv 42-RR, R.5. Brassy-gold, rose, and light brown shades add to the eye appeal of this Choice VF medal. The legends retain strong definition on both sides. Though wear is present, most of Admiral Vernon's clothing reveals a pleasing degree of design detail, adding to the appeal. A few trivial rim nicks are not distracting. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $129.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, VF35 NGC. Betts-198, Adams PBv 42-RR, R.5. Brassy-gold, rose, and light brown shades add to the eye appeal of this Choice VF medal. The legends retain strong definition on both sides. Though wear is present, most of Admiral Vernon's clothing reveals a pleasing degree of design detail, adding to the appeal. A few trivial rim nicks are not distracting. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $129.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, VF35 NGC. Betts-210, Adams PBv 41-U, R.6. Another example featuring the "banana-nose" portrait, though the nose is not as discernable on this example due to the wear present on the design's high points. The fort exhibits stronger detail on this reverse as opposed to some of the other varieties. Golden-brown, tan, and brown shades are present on this specimen displaying a few minor imperfections at the extreme rims. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, VF35 NGC. Betts-210, Adams PBv 41-U, R.6. Another example featuring the "banana-nose" portrait, though the nose is not as discernable on this example due to the wear present on the design's high points. The fort exhibits stronger detail on this reverse as opposed to some of the other varieties. Golden-brown, tan, and brown shades are present on this specimen displaying a few minor imperfections at the extreme rims. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $141.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, VF25 NGC. Betts-Unlisted, Adams PBv 40-MM, R.6. Another variety struck on a smaller flan, this well-circulated example displays hues of brass, tan, and brown. Although none of the facial features are discernable, areas of the hair and clothing detail remain visible. The legends, including the two reversed S letters, remain clearly legible. The rim and edge exhibit scattered areas of corrosion. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, VF25 NGC. Betts-Unlisted, Adams PBv 40-MM, R.6. Another variety struck on a smaller flan, this well-circulated example displays hues of brass, tan, and brown. Although none of the facial features are discernable, areas of the hair and clothing detail remain visible. The legends, including the two reversed S letters, remain clearly legible. The rim and edge exhibit scattered areas of corrosion. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. XF. Betts-204, Adams PBv 32-X, R.6. Green, tan, and brown shades are present on this piece exhibiting relatively little wear, though the verdigris has led to corrosion. A small area of rim damage appears near 12 o'clock on the obverse along with scattered hair thin marks. Vernon's likeness on this obverse is referred to as the "banana-nose" portrait. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $111.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1739 Admiral Vernon Medal, Porto Bello, -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. XF. Betts-204, Adams PBv 32-X, R.6. Green, tan, and brown shades are present on this piece exhibiting relatively little wear, though the verdigris has led to corrosion. A small area of rim damage appears near 12 o'clock on the obverse along with scattered hair thin marks. Vernon's likeness on this obverse is referred to as the "banana-nose" portrait. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $111.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
