HANOVER. George II. 1727-1760. Æ Medal (38mm, 5h). Capture of Portobello. Dated 22 November 1739. THE · PRIDE · OF · SPAIN · HUMBLED · BY · ADMIRAL · VERNON, Vernon standing right, receiving sword from Spanish admiral Blas de Lezo, kneeling left; DON BLASS above; stern of British ship in background to right / HE · TOOK · PORTO · BELLO · WITH · SIX · SHIPS · ONLY, six English ships entering the harbor of Portobello. Adams-Chao PBv1 1-A; MI 552/167; Eimer –; Betts 304. In NGC encapsulation 6972001-002, graded AU 55.
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