Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin – Uncirculated
Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin - Uncirculated - click on image to enlarge
General Coin Information
The Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coins in uncirculated condition are available from the US Mint on September 3, 2009. These 24 carat gold coins celebrate the contributions of the former first ladies of the United States.
The Sarah Polk coins are the twelfth issuance as part of the series even though Sarah was married to the eleventh President of the United States. This is because John Tyler had two wives (Julia and Letitia) while in office.
Sarah's educational level was far higher than most in the country and this was a positive attribute for a prospective first lady. She married James Polk in 1824, and the two made a great political duo.
James' ambitions led them to Washington D.C. where he served several terms to the United States House of Representatives. Then, after a term as Tennessee Governor, he was surprisingly elected as President of the United States. Sarah continued to support James by fulfilling the social obligations of a First Lady. Also, she served as his private secretary, a duty no other first lady has ever performed.
Also available is the Sarah Polk Coin proof version.
Obverse Design
A portrait of Sarah Polk designed and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill is featured on the obverse of the coin. Also inscribed are the words "SARAH POLK ", "IN GOD WE TRUST", "LIBERTY", "2009", "11th 1845-1849", and the mintmark "W".
Reverse Design
The reverse was also designed and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. On it, Sarah is shown sitting at a desk with her husband, President James Polk, in the White House. Included as well are the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "$10", "1/2 OZ.", and ".9999 PURE GOLD".
Sarah Polk Coin Specifications
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US $799.95
Sarah Polk Gold Coin Resources
- Mint Information Page
- Sarah Polk Biography - WhiteHouse.gov
