1739 Bronze Medal Admiral Vernon, A-C PBvi 20-GG

Coin Details

Auction Record

$552 AU Details 08-23-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1739 bronze medal, cataloged as Adams-Chao PBvi 20-GG, enters the double-letter reverse designation territory, paired with the twentieth obverse die. The double-letter GG indicates that reverse die production exceeded the standard 24-letter alphabet (excluding I), requiring a second pass through the alphabet with doubled letters. Obverse die 20 is among the highest numbered in the PBvi series, reflecting the astonishing scope of die production for this subgroup. The combination of die 20 with reverse GG places this variety firmly in the final phase of PBvi medal production. Struck in copper alloy (AE), the PBvi 20-GG variety documents the Vernon medal industry at its most prolific, with die sinkers continuing to cut new dies to satisfy demand or build inventory. The double-letter reverses represent a second generation of production that extended the PBvi catalog well beyond its initial scope.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Double-letter reverse designations indicate very late production with small quantities.

Cross References

A-C PBvi 20-GG; PCGS #930224