The Extinction of Colonial Slavery

Commemorative medallions were issued on many occasions. Several were issued to mark the abolition of slavery in 1834. This shows the figure of a freed man breaking his chains, with words from Psalm 18: 'This is the work of the Lord, it is marvellous in our eyes'.

Numismatics, O.4119 (image/tiff)
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Summary

: O.4119

: Numismatics

: commemorative medallion

: Commemorative Emancipation medallion. Commemorates the extinction of colonial slavery, 1834. Shows a standing figure with raised arms and broken chains in a field. His upper body is naked and surrounded by rays from the sun. He wears a kilt. Inscription around the outside of the medallion.

The Extinction of Colonial Slavery

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol People Gallery

: Figure holding broken chains. THIS IS THE LORD'S DOING. IT IS WONDERFUL IN OUR EYES. PSALM 118 v. 23. in exergue, JUBILEE AUGt. 1 1834

: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EXTINCTION OF COLONIAL SLAVERY THROUGHOUT THE BRITISH DOMINIONS IN THE REIGN OF WILLIAM THE IV AUGT. 1 1834 DAVIES BIRM

: emancipation

: 1834

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