Token - The British Museum ND

Reverse

Portrait of Sir Hans Sloane in the center with his name and lifespan near the edge. In the lower part near the edge and partially behind the portrait is a non symmetrical laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIR HANS SLOANE 1660-1753

Edge

Plain

Comment

Sir Hans Sloane was a physician and a collector. His collection became a foundation for the British Museum, the British Library and the Natural History Museum. Following protests against people involved with slavery, a bust of Sloane was removed in August 2020 from prominent display in the British Museum.