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Medal (obverse), commemorating David Livingstone

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Postcard of Medal (obverse), commemorating David Livingstone.
000-100-048-154-C
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Medal (obverse), commemorating David Livingstone

This is the obverse of an 1895 bronze medal commemorating David Livingstone.

The obverse depicts the head and shoulders of Livingstone surrounded by the text, 'David Livingstone born Blantyre 1813 - died Ilala 1873'.

Livingstone first visited Africa in 1841 and quickly became involved in exploration. A persistent opponent of the slave trade, he believed the only way to rid Africa of this activity was to open up the interior to 'Commerce and Civilisation'.


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Online ID: 000-100-048-154-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1949.246
Date: 1895
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 44 mm D
What: Medal, commemorative
Subject: Medals (NMAS Classification)
Who: Allan Wyon (Sculptor)
David Livingstone, 1813 - 1873
Where: Africa, Ilala
Scotland, South Lanarkshire, Blantyre, David Livingstone Centre (birthplace)
Event:
Description: Bronze medal of David Livingstone, by Allan Wyon, issued 1895
References:
  • British Numismatic Journal XXIII, 347 
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