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Abolition of the Slave Trade, William Wilberforce: CM.702-1960

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Abolition of the Slave Trade, William Wilberforce

Maker(s)

Engraver: Webb, Thomas (metalsmith)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1960) by Harrison, L. S.

Dating

Production date: AD 1807

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 53.6 mm Diameter 53.6 mm Weight 62.03 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

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.702-1960
Primary reference Number: 228944
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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