Record ID: LIN-7FA306
Object type: MEDALLION
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medallion dating to the 18th century. The medallion celebrates Admiral Vernons victories over the Spanish colonies in South America during the 'War of Jenkins' Ear. He took Portobello with 6 ships on 22/11/1739. There were loads of different medals issued to commemorate it - your one shows Admiral Vernon on one side standing between a cannon and a ship; on the other side there are six ships entering a harbour. The 'War of Jenkins' Ear' was fought between Britain and Spain in the period 1739-1748. It was essentially a conflict over shipping and trading rights, the no…
Created on: Friday 27th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'peterborough', grid reference and parish protected.