Wilson's advertisement with the neutrals

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1917
TypeAdvertising medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight60.51 g
Diameter57 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeKarl Goetz
Reference(s) Kienast#194, Klose#8.35
Obverse descriptionPresident Woodrow Wilson dressed as Uncle Sam, whistling towards the chinese dragon. Behind his back Woodrow Wilson is holding a broken palm branch (A symbol of breaking the peace).
Obverse letteringWERBUNG
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA satyrical view of the sucess of Wilson to persuade the neutral states, with the 4 state personifications seated on a bench and showing their backsides.
Reverse letteringWILSON`S ERFOLGE 1917 SKANDINAV. NEUTRALIT.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1917  - -
Catalog ID9538008940
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