Autographs, Books and Manuscripts

Nixon Mints the Eisenhower Dollar!

Lot 807
Nixon, Richard M.
Typed Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, on lime green White House letterhead, Washington, DC, August 6, 1971. To William Natcher, House of Representatives. Celebratory letter announcing the newly minted Eisenhower Silver Dollar. Nixon writes, in full:

"Dear Bill: Last week I had the good fortune to receive one of the first Eisenhower silver dollars and to present one of the new coins to Mrs, Dwight D. Eisenhower. These coins were so impressive that I thought you would like to have an uncirculated specimen. It is one of the first strikes of these special dollar coins and, I think you will agree, is a beautiful example of our Nation's coinage. With best personal regards, Sincerely, RN."

Accompanied by a 1971 Eisenhower Uncirculated Silver Dollar in the original blue US Mint packaging. With original transmittal envelope.

Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.