Sierra Leone / Great Britain Medal 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade - We Are All Brethren EF+

Sierra Leone / Great Britain. Abolition of the Slave Trade. “We Are All Brethren” medallic penny token, dated 1807, struck circa 1814. For Macaulay & Babington, by G. F. Pidgeon and J. Philip.

Obverse: A European and an African standing facing one another, clasping hands. In the background, buildings, agricultural workers and figures dancing around a tree. Above, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN. In the exergue, SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED / BY GREAT BRITAIN / 1807. Signed G.F.P.

Reverse: Arabic inscription referring to the abolition of the slave trade in 1807 during the reign of George III, concluding with the message “We are all brothers.” Below, crossed palm branches and the signature J. P. FECIT.

Commemorating the British abolition of the slave trade in 1807. This issue is also catalogued as a penny token for use in Sierra Leone.

References: Eimer 984; Vice 1; KM Tn1.1.
Weight: 17.44 g.
Diameter: 36 mm.

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