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Lot 736

Coin – a Jewish Merchant – Barbados, 19th Century

Half a penny bronze coin, minted by Moses Tolanto, a Jewish merchant in Barbados. [First half of 19th cent.].
Obverse: A case with the initials M.T. and the inscription: "Moses Tolanto Barbadoes". Reverse: A barrel with the initials M.T. and the inscription: "Freedom without Slavery". Diameter: 30 mm.
Provenance: Morton Leventhal Collection, New York.

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