Halfpenny

An engraved anti-slavery halfpenny. The obverse bears a portrait of the Princess of Wales, with the legend: 'PRINCESS OF WALES'. The reverse has an image of clasped hands and the legend: 'MAY SLAVERY & OPPRESSION CEASE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD'.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2803
Collection: Coins and medals; Special collections
Type: Engraved commemorative coin - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1790
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm
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