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MEDAL
Unique ID: SWYOR-7B3317
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Post Medieval medallion commemorating Admiral Vernon's successful capture of Portobello harbour (in modern Panama) in 1739. Hundreds of different Portobello medals were struck following Vernon's famous victory. This medallion is very worn and corroded, but appears to be a type similar to Betts 266 which shows Admiral Vernon and Commodore Brown on the obverse, and the harbour and the six ships with which it was taken on the reverse. Compare http://www.coins-of-panama.com/vernon/vn2-280.html?Size=SmallNOen
There are many different varieties showing Vernon and Brown, but not enough details survive to fully identify this one. Compare also https://www.yorkcoins.com/md501_-_george_ii_%281727-1760%29,_admiral_vernon_and_the_taking_of_portobello,_1739.htm
See http://www.coins-of-panama.com/vernon.html?Size=SmallNOen for more information about Admiral Vernon and Portobello.
The medal is very worn and the edge is damaged. It measures 31.8mm diameter and is 3.2mm thick. 9.06g. It has a gold green patina.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1739
Date to: Circa AD 1750
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Weight: 9.06 g
Diameter: 31.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st April 2013 - Sunday 30th June 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 2155
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Craven (District)
Parish or ward: Conistone with Kilnsey (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SD9668
Four figure Latitude: 54.10786582
Four figure longitude: -2.0626732
1:25K map: SD9668
1:10K map: SD96NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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