Halfpenny

An engraved halfpenny. On the obverse is depicted a slave standing with his hands held up, tied to a pole, and being whipped by a man in a top hat. Beneath the image is the inscription; 'Mercy Massa'. On the reverse is a chained slave kneeling, with a spade in the ground behind him.

Object Details

ID: ZBA2801
Collection: Coins and medals; Special collections
Type: Engraved commemorative coin - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1820
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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