Coins for sale for first spouse type bullion coins items. In the 2018 volume, the obverse and reverse of each spouse liberty in the case of presidents without a spouse during their tenure was shown in full color. This is the first series struck exclusively in gold with a changing design and the first series to offer medals with similar designs from the united states mint at the same time. Congress frequently enacts legislation on coins that is misguided. The capped bust coinage of the united states consisted of a half dime, dime, quarter and half dollar history. This whitman classic album for bronze first spouse medals consists of a dark blue leatherette binder with blue looseleaf hinged pages. Mint or a private coin or exonumia dealer who sells medals.
Martha washington was famously shy about her role as first spouse, but was nevertheless considered a hero for her work providing financial support to revolutionary war veterans. If it must be done, wait 50 years after death so that history can better judge. Usa coin book us coin values and prices buy and sell. Produced from 20072016, this gold coin series features 12 oz coins honoring the first ladies of the united states. Nancy reagan coin marks end of first spouse program. First spouse bronze medals have the same designs as first.
A complete set of first spouse proof coins, all 41 coins of. Usa coin book an easy and simple way to buy, sell, auction off and keep track of coins online. The united states mint honors the nations first spouses through the first spouse gold coins program, which began in 2007. Moderncoinmart mcm current and accurate buffalo gold mintage chart.
I feel that coin collectors have the moral obligation to support the. Mint produces national medals to commemorate significant historical events of the nation, or to honor those persons whose superior deeds and achievements have enriched our history, or the world. The first spouse coin series, which began in 2007, produces a new coin to commemorate the women of the white house in concurrence with the presidents on the dollar. The first spouses were depicted on the obverse with a design symbolic of the first spouses life and work on the reverse. Here are the first spouse medals currently available from. Produced to honor our nations past presidents, these medals are part of a continuing series. I appreciate everyones help, but am still no closer to an answer as i am getting conflicting answers here.
I particularly object to this summary coverage for the first spouse series. Now that this book has hit the market, will that lead to a surge in collecting interest in u. Because the act links a first spouse s eligibility for a coin to that of the presidential spouse, it means that a living first spouse may appear on a coin. Jun 19, 2007 the first spouse gold coin program was authorized under public law 109145, which provides for onehalf ounce 24 karat gold coins to be issued in honor of the spouses of the presidents. We are proud to say that the dansco corporation produces 100% of. Visit the best collector and commemorative coin website. But the first spouse gold coin series poses one major problem for the collector on a budget. Barbara bush first spouse coin, medal designs recommended by. When the presidential dollar coin program was initiated, a supplemental program was also enacted at the same time, called the first spouse program of commemorative bullion coins. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online database. First spouse gold coins release dates, prices, mintages. View enlarged images, pictures and photos of the entire first ladies half ounce gold eagle coins.
The first spouses gold coin series has been a hit with collectors since it, too, first arrived on the scene in 2007. Current and accurate first spouse gold mintage chart. Better yet, just avoid actual people and put depictions of liberty on coins. S mint now issues bronze medals of the same designs seen on the first spouse gold coins. The us mint first spouse gold coin series began in 2007. The obverse of each coin features a detailed portrait of the first spouse, their name, the order and years of term as first spouse and the year of the minting. The series was launched in 2007 and is currently scheduled to run until 2016. John reich designed this cappedhead concept of liberty, and it was modified by chief engraver of the mint, william kneass. Gold coin melt values gold coin prices ngc coin melt. In 2018, we introduced a silver medals series starting with the first two presidents. Review of the 2019 blue book and red book numismatic.
Whitman album first spouse medals wizard coin supply. But now, on the first spouse coin paired with chester arthurs dollar, we find ourselves confronted with a woman and a theme that have little or nothing to do with either president arthur or the precedents established by previous coins in the series. As you acquire new presidential dollar coins, it is best to store them immediately in a presidential coin book. First lady laura bush and her daughter jenna talked about signed copies of their coauthored childrens book. Each coin comes with a box and a certificate of authenticity. Whitman first spouse medal album hardcover february 1, 2008 by whitman publishing author. Presidents on the obverse also created the first spouse. Initially, the series sold rather well, with high production numbers for the early models around 40,000 each. Jul 01, 2007 the presidential coin act of 2005 provided legislation that would require a coin series to honor and commemorate the spouse of each american president. With a focus on unique and authentic collectible coins, shop for items from the saddle ridge hoard, the 2014 baseball commemorative series of silver dollars, and more for your coin.
First spouse gold coins coin data from mint news blog. Presidential dollars 20072016 littleton coin company. The united states mint has been issuing first spouse gold coins since 2007. The first spouse gold coins have the same diameter as presidential dollars and are struck in 24karat. Look up coin prices and values to see how much your collection is worth.
Liberty oriented coins generally look better and reflect a concept that most can agree upon. Barbara bush first spouse coin, medal designs recommended by ccac. For the first time in the first spouse series, the first lady being honored has not only seen the design submissions, but assisted in selecting the final designs. Connect with dealers, other coin collectors and put coins up on your wishlist look up coin prices and values and ask for coins on your wishlist to make offers for. These first spouse coins fall in the category coins r8, customers r9. When legislation permits, bronze duplicates 90% copper, 10% zinc, of congressional gold medals, are struck for sale to the public. Medals gold, silver, bronze medal programs us mint. United states first spouse gold coins liberty coin. A series of 24carat gold coins display portraits of the former first spouses of the united states. My mistake was waiting until the end of december to order an item which isnt normally for sale until the beginning of december. Unlike the presidential dollars, the first spouse coins are made of real gold, solid and pure. The first spouse gold coin program was authorized under public law 109145, which provides for onehalf ounce 24 karat gold coins to be issued in honor of the spouses of the presidents.
The first spouse coins were released on june 19, 2007, both martha washington and abigail adams coins were released at the same time. Thats why i think that its a good idea to avoid putting actual people on coins. Dec 22, 2014 went to buy the first spouse 2014 bronze medal series from the us mint and found out that they have sold out. Coin forum it actually looks like some of the 2014 coins got a downward revision. The third edition features more than 80 different series of circulating and bullion coins, capturing the vast array of coins from the 1793 flowing hair, chain cents to the america the beautiful quarter dollars including the 5ounce silver bullion versions and first spouse gold bullion coins. Years ago, a mint director candidly admitted that very few of these have proved to be good investments. The bronze medals are available up through the 44th president. In 2011, unexpected sell outs for the uncirculated versions of the lucy hayes and lucretia garfield coins had presumably come in lower based on last reported sales figures. Bush and to direct the secretary of the treasury to issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of barbara bush. Presidential coin books, or folders, are a great way to keep your collection organized in the years to come. Because the act links a first spouses eligibility for a coin to that of the presidential spouse, it means that a. A coin s numismatic value may be higher than its melt value. The obverse of the nancy reagan first spouse gold coin bears a portrait of the former first lady and was designed by united states mint artistic infusion program artist benjamin sowards. Presidential coin books help you organize your collection.
Usa coin book has compiled a list of the alltime, rarest and most valuable us coins ever. Detailed images and information about coin series first spouse gold coins from usa. Among these numbers, the mintage low had occurred for the uncirculated version of the 2009 julia tyler first spouse gold coin at 3,143 pieces. Unfortunately first spouse gold issues appear to have fallen into a very tight sales range of 2200 to 2900 uncirculated coins and about 3500 proofs this year and last year. Liberty twentydollar gold coin double eagle what you need to know about bicentennial quarters. Oct 03, 2018 each coin type is now summarized rather than being covered datebydate.
It proved to be a popular design and lasted from 1807 to 1839 on the half dollar, 1815 to 1838 on the quarter, 1809 to 1837 on the dime, and 1829 to 1837 on the. Mintmade commemorations of our nations first spouses without having to spend hundreds or thousands dollars to buy those pieces. Clear pvcfree sleeves allow both sides of the coin to be visible, while holding the coins securely in place as you turn the pages. Learn about the details of the first spouse gold coin program. The first spouses were depicted on the obverse with a design symbolic of the first spouse s life and work on the reverse. Mint began producing special gold bullion coins to honor past first ladies of the nations presidents in 2007 with each coin weighing. Low mintages offer great collectibility to this series. All first spouse coins for auction and buy it now at.
First spouse gold coins complement presidential dollars. Final mintages for 20092011 first spouse gold coins mint. This portrait was designed by benjamin sowards and engraved by joseph menna. Mint a first spouse medal mule a piece bearing the 2007 obverse for abigail adams and a reverse. When a president served without a first spouse, a gold coin is issued bearing an obverse image emblematic of liberty as depicted on a circulating coin of that era and a reverse image emblematic of a theme of that presidents life. One says eleanor roosevelt is the lowest, whereas the table another directs me to shows the most recent spouse releases as the lowest uncirculated mintage i am not interested in proof. Coins these sturdy albums provide excellent protection for your collection. Learn more about us on our about page or our faq page. The series content gold coins and the coins are of proof, bu quality. First spouse medals program the united states mint honors the nations first spouses through the first spouse gold coins program, which began in 2007.