Medal - St. Ann’s Bay Anti-Slavery Society

€412,201.00
LocationJamaica
Year1839
TypeCommemorative medals/Society medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter45 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJoseph Davis
Reference(s) BHM#1893, Eimer#1331
Obverse descriptionBust of Joseph Sturge facing right
Obverse letteringSLAVERY ABOLISHED AUG. 1. 1838. JOSEPH STURGE ANTI SLAVERY SOCIETY FORMED AT ST. ANNS BAY DEC. 9. 1839.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAfrican couple with infant seated by palm tree
Reverse letteringTEMPERANCE INDUSTRY AND HAPPINESS. EMANCIPATION AUG. 1. 1838.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1839  - -
Catalog ID1360766720
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