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2009-W United States $10 Sarah Polk First Spouse/First Lady 1/2 oz Proof Gold Coin w/Box & COA
Item: #2009-US-$10-FLOTUS-SARAH | Mfr: United States Mint | #2009-US-$10-FLOTUS-SARAH
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2009-W United States $10 Sarah Polk First Spouse/First Lady 1/2 oz Proof Gold Coin w/Box & COA
11th First Lady, 1845–1849
Sarah Childress Polk received an education traditionally available only to the most privileged young women of her time. When she was 14, Sarah and her sister undertook a month-long, 500-mile journey on horseback from Tennessee to North Carolina to attend the Moravian Female Academy, one of the best girls’ schools in the country. Her studies went well beyond the traditional education young girls received to include Greek and Roman literature and world history. These academic pursuits provided her with a worldview that enhanced her political discussions.
Sarah devoted her married life to husband James K. Polk’s political career, organizing his campaigns, writing speeches, handling his correspondence and developing a network of valuable political friendships. She read major newspapers and magazines, and marked articles she felt most important, leaving them on a chair outside the President’s office for him to read.
As First Lady, Sarah Polk instituted many changes in the White House. She and her husband opened the White House twice a week to all visitors for evening receptions and personally greeted those who attended. In the summer, the Marine Corps Band played once a week on the lawn for visitors. She also oversaw the refurbishment of the White House, including the installation of gas lighting.
Design
Mrs. Polk served as President Polk's private secretary in the White House, the only First Lady to have acted in that capacity. The reverse depicts her working in the White House in support of her husband's career.
Obverse Inscriptions:
SARAH POLK, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2009, 11th, 1845–1849
Reverse Inscriptions:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, 1/2 OZ., .9999 FINE GOLD
Mint and Mint Mark:
W - West Point
Packaging
2009-W United States $10 Sarah Polk First Spouse/Lady 1/2 oz Proof Gold Coin comes encapsulated in presentation box, Certificate of Authenticity, velvet cloth, hard cover booklet, custom box and sleeve.
Specifications
Mintage: 5,157
Face value: $10
Composition: .9999 (24k) fine gold
Diameter: 26.49 mm
Weight: 15.554 g (0.5000 troy oz)
Mint Mark: W - West Point
Condition: Business Strike
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