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Lot 158

Sale 1853 - American History: Premier Auction
Jun 21, 2019 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$400 - 600
Price Realized
$438
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

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Rare Anti-Slavery Tokens, Lot of 3

Lot of 3 tokens, each 30mm diameter. Two feature the standard kneeling man in chains with "Am I not a Man and a Brother" around the perimeter on obverse, "May Slavery & Oppression Cease Throughout the World" around the perimeter and clasped hands (in print formats generally one is black and one, white) in the center on reverse.

The third example shows a kneeling woman and "Am I not a Woman & a Sister * 1838" on obverse, "United States of America" (with backwards "N"), olive wreath with "Liberty / 183[8]" in center on reverse. These were commissioned by the American Anti-Slavery society to evoke pity for enslaved women as well as to foster equal rights for women.


This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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