Medalet - George III (Anti-Slavery Society; silver) ND (1787-1807) front Medalet - George III (Anti-Slavery Society; silver) ND (1787-1807) back
Medalet - George III (Anti-Slavery Society; silver) ND (1787-1807) photo
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Medalet - George III Anti-Slavery Society; silver ND

 
Silver 11.76 g 32 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Years
1787-1807
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.76 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406063
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: WHATSOEVER YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM.

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.