Or buy American Liberty products in the online catalog. Learn more about the coins and medals below. In 2019, the Mint produced the silver medal in high relief for the first time. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time. Walking Liberty Half Dollar Mens Strap Coin Watch R323-WL2-0 (1) 199.00. It is also unique in that it portrays Liberty as an African American woman. This quartz pocket watch has a white dial with black roman numerals and hands. Each of the four Liberty Loan campaigns (two in 1917, two in 1918) and the Victory Loan campaign of early 1919 aimed for rapid subscription in the loan and bond programs, to generate quick funding of the war effort. Silvertone polished pocket watch with a genuine 1/2 dollar liberty coin. The poster encourages Americans to help with the war effort by purchasing bonds to finance the war. Below, the poster encourages viewers to “Buy A United States Government Bond of the 2nd Liberty Loan of 1917” in white block letters on a blue field. The leaflet is printed with an emblem of the Statue of Liberty and says “We Depend On You.” At the top of the poster is a quote by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, “Shall we be more tender with our dollars than we are with the lives of our sons?” The quote is printed in white block letters on a red field. Next to him, a sailor holds a leaflet outstretched toward the viewer. The poster depicts a young soldier holding an American flag in one hand and his uniformed hat in the other. Guaranteed to arrive in fine working order, or your money back, or return for a refund for any reason within 7 days if not satisfied. I am a NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) member and stand behind what I sell.This original WWI poster was issued as part of the Second Liberty Loan run and dates to 1917. SIZE: 34mm without crown | 38mm lug to lugĬROWN: Excellent, with correct blue stone tipĭIAL: Excellent, marked Hamilton, 22 Jewels
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MOVEMENT: Manual Wind, marked Hamilton, 22 Jewels, 770, ADJ.
Hamilton, and inside marked 93310īAND/BRACELET: Brand New Genuine Alligator Black Band with matching Gold Tone Buckle It is very much a watch of its time - a bit garish but certainly an eye-grabber! As a collectible, it is one of the most sought-after of all Hamiltons because of its extreme rarity." (quoted from ).ĬASE BACK: Snap-on, marked Hamilton, 14 KT. The dial is embossed to resemble a gold coin, and the edge of the case is reeded like a coin. The style is obviously copied after the Corum gold coin watches that were popular at the time. That still puts this watch among the very rarest of all Hamiltons ever made. SIGNED ROLEX, GENEVE, CELLINI MODEL, REF. We offer authentic Corum Gold Coin Watch watches at discounted prices. I think there were probably 150-250 in rolled gold-plate and 50-100 in gold, based on surviving examples. Corum Gold Coin Watch watches can be found at. However, based on my own experience, I believe these figures are too low. According to Paul Frankenfeld, a production manager at Hamilton at the time, only 50-75 were made in RGP, and 10-15 in 14K gold. It was produced in both rolled gold-plate, and in 14K solid gold. It was never cataloged and very few were made. This distinctive ladies coin watch features The Statue of Liberty as the Gateway to America commemorated in this stunning mirror-bright U.S. Hamilton used the last remaining stocks of the superlative grade 770 movement with 22 jewels to complete this very interesting and rare watch. It was produced in 1969 just after all production of movements was shut down at Hamilton's Lancaster, PA factory in January 1969. This is one of the most unusual as well as one of the most historic of Hamilton watches. Here's a quote about the watch from René Rondeau:
It has a great elegant look with Florentine bezel and unique side design. This is a great looking RARE Hamilton 14K Solid Gold Liberty Coin Watch. It runs great and keeps excellent time.
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