(1741) Bath Metal Medal Betts-323, Admiral Vernon
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $317
- Sold
- Grade
- AU55
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
This bath metal medal, Betts-323, is an Admiral Vernon variety. The Vernon medal series eventually encompassed events beyond Porto Bello and Cartagena, including various skirmishes, political events, and commemorations associated with the broader War of Jenkins' Ear. The series is significant not only for its numismatic content but as a case study in early modern commercial culture and popular political expression. The unauthorized, commercial nature of Vernon medal production — these were not official government issues but private commercial products — makes them important documents of free-market commemoration and political expression in Georgian Britain.
Rarity Notes
Later Vernon variety.
Cross References
Betts-323
External References
Error Varieties
No listings found
This category doesn't have any child listings yet.
Other Strike Types in This Series
Collector Essentials
Tools and references for building and protecting your coin collection.
10x-20x Jeweler's Loupe
A must-have for examining coin details, mint marks, and surface quality
Red Book — Guide to U.S. Coins
The essential annual reference for U.S. coin values, history, and mintages
Coin Albums & Storage
Archival-quality albums and holders to protect and display your collection
USB Digital Microscope
Capture detailed images for documentation and community submissions
As an Amazon Associate, NumisDex earns from qualifying purchases.