Lot 1799
1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $50 Octagonal. This is one of the official pens used by President Taft to sign the legislation authorizing the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915, the pen grades Very Fine or so. An historic relic of one of the most important expositions seen in this country. The pen is housed in a special velvet case which shows some wear, but inside the colors are bright, and the jeweler's stamp on the inside cover reads N.M. Kirshner, Reliable Jeweler, 413 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles, CAL. The pen itself is engraved OFFICIAL PEN USED BY PRESIDENT TAFT IN SIGNING THE P.P.I.E. BILL. Note that the pen has traces of ink at the base, and is further engraved in small letters: "Official Souvenir P.P.I.E. 1915 Reg. Off. Sec. State Cal." This pen would make a delightful companion piece to a copper frame set of the Panama Pacific Exposition coins, especially with the unusual silver medal offered with the silver commemoratives from this Exposition. Undoubtedly rare and seldom offered.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
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