Circa 1880 Wesleyan Band of Hope Union New South Wales Medal
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Wesleyan Band of Hope Union NSW Medal
A temperance medal.
Obverse legends read “WESLEYAN BAND OF HOPE UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES. I PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS AS BEVERAGES” with handshake.
Reverse reads an exerpt from the Bible “HOLY BIBLE. WINE IS A MOCKER STRONG DRINK IS RAGING” written in open book “THY WORD IS TRUTH” in banner below.
38 millimeter 13.35g weight.
Coin Information
| Reference Number: | K00180 |
| Country: | Australia |
| Year: | c1880 |