Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

United Kingdom, British Colonies and unspecified British-made Anti-Slavery Medals, Abolition of Slavery, 1834, a copper medal by T. Halliday, William enthroned, two statesmen to either side, rev. group of seven negroes, hands linked, dancing around a palm, 41mm (BHM 1673; E 1276). Extremely fine
£200-250

Provenance: Bt Heritage July 1993.

The statesmen depicted are Lords Grey, Russell, Brougham and Althorp, the medal being adapted from one commemorating the passing of the Reform Bill in 1832