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Lot #27
James K. Polk Document Signed as President, Dealing with a Silver Coin Counterfeiter

President Polk deals with a man convicted of "counterfeiting the silver coin of the U. States"

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President Polk deals with a man convicted of "counterfeiting the silver coin of the U. States"

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 9.5, December 19, 1846. President Polk authorizes and directs the "Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to remaining portion of imprisonment fine and costs, imposed upon Jason Mahan, for counterfeiting the silver coin of the U. States, by the U.S. Circuit Court for the Easter District of Pennsylvania." Boldly signed at the conclusion in ink by President James K. Polk. In fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait.




From the Collection of Paul K. Carr, former UACC President and Noted Expert.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Presidents
  • Dates: #711 - Ended February 12, 2025





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