1739 Bronze Medal Admiral Vernon, A-C PBvi 23-MM

Coin Details

Auction Record

$240 XF40 02-21-2024 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1739 bronze medal, cataloged as Adams-Chao PBvi 23-MM, pairs the twenty-third obverse die with the double-letter reverse MM. At obverse 23 and reverse MM, this variety represents the extreme upper range of PBvi die production. The twenty-third obverse die is among the very highest recorded in the entire Vernon medal series across all subgroups, demonstrating that the PBvi format sustained commercial viability longer than any other design concept. The MM reverse is deep into the double-letter sequence, confirming simultaneous production of new obverse and reverse dies during the final production phase. Struck in copper alloy (AE), the PBvi 23-MM variety is one of the rarest and most advanced die pairings in the Adams-Chao catalog. Its existence documents a medal industry that continued investing in new die production even as the market for Vernon medals was contracting, reflecting optimism about renewed demand from Vernon's ongoing Caribbean campaigns.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. Among the highest-numbered die pairings in the entire Vernon medal series.

Cross References

A-C PBvi 23-MM; PCGS #930228