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Abolition of the Slave Trade, William Wilberforce: CM.284-1989

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Current Location: Exhibition: Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution (20th Century Gallery): case

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Abolition of the Slave Trade, William Wilberforce

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Engraver: Webb, Thomas (metalsmith)

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Description

Medal celebrating William Wilberforce and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, 1807

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Given anonymously, 1989

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1989) by Anonymous

Dating

Production date: AD 1807

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 53.8 mm Weight 54.5 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bare head of William Wilberforce facing right

  • Text: WILLIAM WILBERFORCE M.P.THE FRIEND OF AFRICA .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated on a dais left attended by three allegorical figures, Victory in the clouds above.

  • Text: edge of dais: I HAVE HEARD THEIR CRY In exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED MDCCCVII.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.284-1989
Primary reference Number: 228942

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Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 13 February 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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