George N. Eckert, M. D., Seventh Director of the Mint
was appointed by President Fillmore, July 1, 1851. He served nearly two years, and, resigning, was followed by
Thomas M. Pettit, Eighth Director of the Mint
who was appointed by President Pierce, April 4, 1853. He died a few weeks after his appointment. No portrait of him in the Cabinet. He was succeeded by