Bronze Medal, Birmingham, England, 1834–1834. 1928.25.13

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1928.25.13

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Obverse: AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER; in exergue: A VOICE FROM/ GREAT BRITAIN/ TO AMERICA ./ 1834; on ground line, to l., DAVIS, to r., BIRM - Slave in chains kneeling to r., hands clasped.
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Reverse: THIS IS THE LORDS DOING; IT IS MARVELLOUS IN OUR EYES. PSALM 118 V.23; in ex., JUBILEE AUGT. 1/ 1834 - Freed male slave standing facing, raised hands holding his broken chains, amidst broken shackles and whip, surrounded by rays; in background: hut, palm trees and plants.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 42.181
    • Diameter (in mm): 45

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1928.25.13
  • Lot: 1928.25
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Smith

Description

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Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States