First Spouse Abigail Adams Gold Coins

Issued in 2007, $10 (face value) First Spouse bullion coins are among the first .9999 fine 24-karat gold coins ever struck by the United States Mint. The obverse of the Abigail Adams coin was designed and sculpted by Joseph Menna; a U. S. Mint medallic sculptor who also designed and sculpted the Martha Washington coin. The Abigail Adams reverse was designed by Thomas Cleveland of Houston, Texas; an Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer. The image was sculpted by Phebe Hemphill; a United States Mint medallic sculptor. In one of her most memorable letters, Mrs. Adams requested that her husband remember the ladies (this is inscribed on the coin) when creating the new Republic. John Adams acknowledged that Abigail Adams had as much political insight as any of his colleagues, and that he valued her counsel above all others.