2007 £2 Piedfort Great Britain Abolition Slave Trade Gilt NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo

This coin is graded by NGC a World renowned grading company and is registered on there site, very desirable collectible item, would make a fantastic collectible, gift or keepsake. Don't miss out on this coin. Comes in collectors case as per pictures and video. Anniversary of the 1807 Slave Trade Act, an important moment in British history, the Royal Mint released the 1807 2 pound coin in 2007. The campaign to abolish the slave trade was led by William Wilberforce, and eventually gained the support of the Prime Minister, Lord Grenville. After twenty years of fighting to get the bill through Parliament, the bill received Royal Assent on 25 March 1807. The act would prohibit the slave trade throughout the British Empire and eventually lead to its complete abolition throughout the Empire in 1833. As their name suggests, Piedforts are closely associated with France where they can be traced back to the twelfth century.

These special coins were given the name'Piedfort' meaning'heavy measure. Edge : Lettered with the words. The coin pictured is the coin you are purchasing.

Fantastic collectible, gift or keepsake.