© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - William IV Slavery Abolition Act; white metal
1834 year| Pewter | - | 40 mm |
| Location | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1834 |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#409734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RIGHT REVEREND WILLIAM HARTE COLRIDGE LORD BISHOP &c.
COMMEMORATIVE OF THE GREAT ACT OF SLAVE EMANCIPATION ENACTED BY THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT AND ADOPTED BY THE SLAVE POSSESSIONS IN THE DOMINIONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND ESPECIALLY BY THE LEGISLATURE OF BARBADOS THE ACT TOOK EFFECT ON THE 1ST AUGUST 1834 . COMPENSATION VOTED BY PARLIAMENT £20,000,000
