CLASSIC SLOGAN ANTI-SLAVERY 1834 BRITISH MEDAL PRODUCED FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET.
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Winning Bid:
$501.00
Bids:
10
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #198 Part I
Item numbers 1-499 in auction 198
Value Code:
I - $400 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
1.75" (43mm) white metal with both sides showing a kneeling slave with his wrists chained to his ankles. Struck by "Davis Birm." (Birmingham). Both sides include slogan "Am I Not A Man And A Brother." On side with smaller image, rim reads "British & Foreign Anti Slavery Society." On the opposite side below the man's image is "A Voice From Great Britain To America 1834." Background of each side has 7 tiny, shallow hairline scratches, but only 1/16" - 3/16". Overall VF with high luster and a rare medal aimed at the American slavery trade.
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