Catalog
Orientality Year Law against Slavery
| Location | Uruguay |
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| Year | 1975 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Uruguayan national Order star with a radiant sun face at its center, framed by a raised decorative border with two ornamental tablet devices at top and bottom. A circular legend surrounds the central device, with the principal legend 'LEY CONTRA LA ESCLAVITUD' inscribed in large raised letters along the outer rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A bold relief bust of an African figure in left profile occupies the left portion of the field, with intricately detailed hair adorned with beads and a broken chain hanging from the neck, symbolizing liberation from slavery. Radiating lines fill the right portion of the field, evoking sunrays and freedom. No legend or inscription is present. |
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