1739 Bronze Medal Admiral Vernon, A-C PBv 30-AA
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$240 VF25 02-21-2024 Stack's Bowers
Description
This 1739 bronze medal, cataloged as Adams-Chao PBv 30-AA, enters the double-letter reverse designation territory in the Vernon's Portrait subgroup, paired with the thirtieth obverse die. The PBv series reaches even higher die numbers than the PBvi, with obverse die 30 demonstrating an extraordinary commitment to variety production. The double-letter reverse AA marks the beginning of the second alphabetical pass, indicating that reverse die production exceeded the standard alphabet. The PBv 30-AA combination places this variety among the most advanced in the entire Vernon medal catalog across all subgroups. Struck in copper alloy (AE), this medal documents a production scale that has few parallels in eighteenth-century numismatics. The thirtieth obverse portrait represents a workshop system operating at peak capacity, with die sinkers producing new obverse dies as rapidly as market conditions warranted. The double-letter reverses paired with such high obverse numbers indicate synchronized late-phase production.
Rarity Notes
Rare. The PBv 30-AA combination represents very late production at the extreme end of the die sequence.
Cross References
A-C PBv 30-AA; PCGS #804437
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