A Barbados Penny

A Barbados Penny.

The Barbados Penny, a coin made in the 18th century, displays the profile of an African man wearing a crown, with the words "I SERVE" inscribed beneath. The coin is linked to British colonial rule and slavery in Barbados, illustrating its use in plantation economies.

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A Barbados Penny