First Spouse Gold Coins
A selection of U.S. First Spouse bullion gold coins. Categories 
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Beginning this year (2007), the United States is honoring our Nation’s First Spouses by issuing one-half ounce $10 (face value) gold coins featuring their images, in the order that they served as first spouse, beginning with Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison. The obverse of these coins will feature portraits of the Nation’s First Spouses; their names; the dates and order of their term as first spouse, as well as the year of minting or issuance; In God We Trust; and Liberty.
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 Martha Washington First Spouse coin was designed and sculpted by Joseph Menna; a United States Mint medallic sculptor who also designed and sculpted the Abigail Adams coin. The Martha Washington reverse was designed by Susan Gamble of Arlington, Virginia; an Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer. The image was sculpted by Don Everhart; a United States Mint sculptor-engraver. The reverse design depicts the future First Lady sewing a button onto her husband's uniform jacket. During the Revolutionary War, Martha Washington's concern for the colonial soldiers earned their lasting respect and admiration. 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. |
• First Spouse Martha Washington Gold Coins |
