1739 Admiral Vernon Medal. Adams-Chao NLv 5-D. Rarity-5. Pinchbeck, 40.1 mm. MS-62 (PCGS). 274.5 grains. A particularly high grade example of one of the best Vernon portraits in the entire series. Glossy honey gold with some deeper brown toning. Attractive and high grade, with well realized details in the finely executed portraits of Vernon and the Duke of Argyle. Some trivial scattered pitting is seen on the reverse, particularly in the upper right quadrant and near center around Argyles elbow. The obverse legend is a particularly evocative one, translating to "Vice-Admiral Vernon, he who conquers does not sleep." This type seems more elusive than Adams Rarity-5 assignment. Though Rarity-5 is pretty common for a typical Portobello variety, this variety is also the only die marriage of this type and the only use of this particularly desirable obverse. PCGS# 922846. <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 from Baldwins of St. James Auction No. 7, June 2017, lot 696.
