1739 Admiral Vernon Medal. Adams-Chao NLv 2-B. Rarity-8. Pinchbeck, 33.7 mm. EF Details--Holed (PCGS). 206.4 grains. Twice holed near 12 oclock. A rarity in the series, distinctive in design and format. A handsome and beautifully preserved piece, with excellent surface quality over deep brown surfaces highlighted with dusky gold. The two holes are neat and well placed, affecting only the bases of the letters V and C of VICE, and this piece is otherwise pretty choice. Adams notes that this is a "fairly simple piece of work that is well composed," adding "with no month or day in the date, one can assume that it was issued before the good news had arrived." This variety is described as cast in the Adams-Chao book, but this example is definitely struck.<p><p>Adams knew of five examples, including a duplicate of his sold in the DNW sale of October 2019 (lot 2729). DNW offered another piece as lot 545 in July 2022. This is the first weve offered, with this major type notably missing from the Ford, Glode Requa (Norweb), and Naval Historical Foundation offerings. PCGS# 922843. <strong>To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click<a href="https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection/"target=’_blank’> here.</a></strong> From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex David Fanning, April 2011.
