1739 Admiral Vernon Medal. Adams-Chao PBvi 1-A. Rarity-5. Pinchbeck, 38.3 mm. MS-62 (PCGS). 192.4 grains. Glossy olive brown with hints of gold. Splendidly struck and nicely preserved, with only even and trivial granularity visible under a glass. The Adams-Chao book delineates the "PBvi" varieties as those Portobello types with "Vernon and icons." In this case, Vernons baton is the icon in question. Adams notes this variety "boasts a vital portrait, precisely placed legends, and a solid reverse composition." It is one of the better produced pieces of this type. PCGS# 922867. <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 John Adams, January 2012.
