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Slave trade

European wealth was based on the cruel exploitation of slaves for a long time. They were bought in West Africa, often using what were known as manilla rings (3), and shipped to America. The Swedish colony of Saint-Barthélemy was one of the places where slaves were traded. The display case contains some of the coins used there

Spanish 8 reales, 1805, countermarked for use in Saint Barthélemy
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  Spanish 8 reales, 1805, countermarked for use in Saint Barthélemy

American 1 cent, 1802, countermarked for use in Saint Barthélemy.
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  American 1 cent, 1802, countermarked for use in Saint Barthélemy.

Manilla ring, copper
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  Manilla ring, copper