© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medalet - George III Anti-Slavery Society; French, white metal ND
| Pewter | 12.5 g | 32 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Years | 1787-1807 |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#406062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: TOUTES LES CHOSES DONC QUE VOUS VOULEZ QUE LES HOMMES VOUS FASSENT, FAITES-LES LEUR AUSSI DE MÊME.
Comment
Several varieties exist
Brown: The Society for the Suppression of the African Slave Trade was founded in London in 1787. It seems probable that these medals were issued by this society, either at this date or at varying times until 1807. There are several minor varieties of this piece.
