First Spouse Coin Designs
The final First Spouse Coin designs and artist rendering images shown here were created by the US Mint many months before each coin was minted. The designs are displayed in the reverse order from which the coins were or will be issued. Included is brief design information on each.
To view proof and uncirculated images of the gold coins, follow the page First Spouse Coin Images.
Margaret Taylor First Spouse Coin Designs - 12th Presidency
ObversePortrait of Margaret. ReverseThe reverse depicts Margaret Taylor comforting an injured soldier during the Seminole War. Designer: Mary Beth Zeitz |
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Sarah Polk First Spouse Coin Designs - 11th Presidency
ObversePortrait of Sarah. ReverseThe reverse design depicts Mrs. Polk working in the White House in support of her husband’s career. Designer: Phebe Hemphill |
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Julia Tyler First Spouse Coin Designs - 10th Presidency
ObversePortrait of Julia. ReverseThe reverse design depicts President and Mrs. Tyler dancing together at a White House Ball. Designer: Joel Iskowitz |
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Letitia Tyler First Spouse Coin Designs - 10th Presidency
ObversePortrait of Letitia. ReverseThe reverse image depicts Mrs. Tyler and her two oldest children behind their Cedar Grove Plantation, where she and John were married in 1813. Designer: Susan Gamble |
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Anna Harrison First Spouse Coin Designs - 9th Presidency
ObversePortrait of Anna. ReverseDepiction of Mrs. Harrison sharing her passion for teaching with her students. Designer: Thomas Cleveland |
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Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Coin Designs - 8th Presidency
ObverseFeatures the design that appeared on the Liberty Seated Dime between 1837 and 1891 (during Van Buren’s Presidency). Designed and Sculpted by: Christian Gobrecht, 1775-1844. ReverseThe reverse of Martin Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin bears an image of a young Van Buren at the tavern operated by his family in the town of Kinderhook, New York. Designer: Thomas Cleveland Additional Resources |
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Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Coin Designs - 7th Presidency
ObverseFeatures a symbolic rendition of liberty used on the Capped Bust, Lettered Edge Half-Dollar minted from 1807 to 1836 (during Jackson’s Presidency). Designed and Sculpted by: John Reich, 1768-1833. ReverseThe reverse is emblazoned with an image of Jackson, or "Old Hickory," a war hero who led a force of approximately 4,000 troops against the British Army at the battle of New Orleans. Designer: Justin Kunz Additional Resources |
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Louisa Adams First Spouse Coin Designs - 6th Presidency
ObversePortrait of Louisa. ReverseThe image depicts Louisa Adams with her young son Charles as they embark on an arduous journey across Europe to join her husband in Paris. Designer: Donna Weaver Additional Resources |
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Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Coin Designs - 5th Presidency
ObversePortrait of Elizabeth. ReverseDepiction of Elizabeth Monroe at a reception marking the 1818 reopening of the White House after it had been burned during the War of 1812. Designer: Donna Weaver Additional Resources |
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Dolley Madison First Spouse Coin Designs - 4th Presidency
ObversePortrait of Dolley. ReverseDepicts Dolley Madison saving the Cabinet papers and the renowned Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington, as she was forced to flee the White House in advance of approaching British troops in August 1814. Designer: Joel Iskowitz Additional Resources |
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Jefferson’s Liberty First Spouse Coin Designs - 3rd Presidency
ObverseFeatures a symbolic rendition of liberty used on the Draped Bust Half-Cent obverse that was minted between 1800-1808 (during Jefferson’s Presidency). Original Execution: Robert Scot, 1793-1823 ReverseDepicts Thomas Jefferson’s monument, located on the grounds of his Monticello estate. Inscribed on the coin is Jefferson’s epitaph, which he wrote near the end of his life. Designed and Sculpted by: Charles Vickers Additional Resources |
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Abigail Adams First Spouse Coin Designs - 2nd Presidency
ObversePortrait of Abigail. ReverseDepicts Abigail Adams writing to her husband a historical letter that asks him to “remember the ladies” when creating the framework of the new Republic. Designer: Thomas Cleveland Additional Resources |
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Martha Washington First Spouse Coin Designs - 1st Presidency
ObversePortrait of Martha. ReverseDepicts Martha Washington sewing a button onto her husband’s uniform jacket. Designer: Susan Gamble Additional Resources |
Unless otherwise stated, the above photos are based from United States Mint images.