Black History
“Am I Not A Woman And A Sister” Anti-Slavery Token Rulau-81 Choice NGC Certified About Uncirculated-58
1838-Dated. Anti-Slavery Hard Times Token. “Am I Not A Woman And A Sister.” Rulau 81. (Low 54). NGC graded About Uncirculated-58 Brown.
28mm. This beautiful quality Anti-Slavery Token is styled after Josiah Wedgewood’s very popular “Am I Not a Man and a Brother” Anti-Slavery theme plaque, a design which also appeared on some British tokens issued around 1795. Issued in America, this token sought to bring attention to the plight of Slaves, particularly the black women who were being held in bondage in many of the States. The obverse features a Black Woman down upon one knee, her arms shackled and pleading for humanity. The reverse has “Liberty 1838” within a wreath, with the words “United States Of America” surrounding. This token is a perfect, natural brown in color with smooth hard surfaces and highly attractive. Rarely seen in this virtually Uncirculated superb quality.