Medals, Jamaica, Death of William Knibb, 1845, a white metal medal by J. Davis, bust right, rev. legend around in 2 lines, 41mm (BHM 2206; E 1397). Extremely fine £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Coins, Tokens and Medals of the Caribbean from the late Raymond Brandon Collection.

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Knibb died of a fever on 15 November 1845, aged 42, and was buried at King Street Chapel, Falmouth, the service attracting 8,000 African islanders