Medal - St. Ann’s Bay Anti-Slavery Society

Location Jamaica
Year 1839
Type Membership medal
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 45 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#1893, Eimer#1331
Obverse description Bust of Joseph Sturge facing right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SLAVERY ABOLISHED AUG. 1. 1838. JOSEPH STURGE ANTI SLAVERY SOCIETY FORMED AT ST. ANNS BAY DEC. 9. 1839.
Reverse description African couple with infant seated by palm tree
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TEMPERANCE INDUSTRY AND HAPPINESS. EMANCIPATION AUG. 1 1838.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5808507370
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