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Medal - William IV Measure of Humanity, bronze
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1834 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Event medal |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | |
Diameter | 41 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
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Period | |
Notice | Thomas Halliday |
Reference(s) | BHM#1673, Eimer#1276 |
Obverse description | William IV seated beneath canopy, attended by four statesmen |
Obverse lettering | I
ADVOCATE THIS BILL AS A MEASURE OF HUMANITY |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Seven Africans, hands joined, dancing round palm tree |
Reverse lettering | SLAVERY
ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN 1834 |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1834 - -
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Catalog ID | 2298334590 |
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