1741 Bath Metal Medal Betts-334, Admiral Vernon

Coin Details

Description

This bath metal medal, Betts-334, is an Admiral Vernon variety depicting the Admiral. The Betts-334 number places this among the later Vernon medals, produced during or after the main phase of Caribbean operations. These later medals sometimes incorporated updated information about the progress of the war or reflected changing public attitudes toward the campaign. The Vernon medal series, taken as a whole, documents the arc of British public opinion from initial enthusiasm following Porto Bello through continued hope during the Cartagena campaign to eventual disillusionment as the war failed to deliver further decisive victories. The dissemination of commemorative medals through diplomatic channels, military distribution, and commercial sale created a network of information about New World events that complemented printed news and official correspondence. Each variety captures a moment in this evolving narrative.

Rarity Notes

Common. Later Vernon variety in bath metal.

Cross References

Betts-334