First Spouse Coin Sales, Gold Coins Cheaper

US Mint First Spouse Gold Coin sales retreated ever so slightly compared to the last reading reported on September 23. Gold coin prices went up Wednesday, the 23rd, which might have effected sales, especially since the spot price of gold started to decline the next day.

Letitia Tyler Proof coins were the top weekly sellers in the series for the first time since Sarah Polk coins launched, increasing by 165. Second place sales went to Julia Tyler Proofs, and third was proof Sarah Polk, climbing 161 and 159, respectively.

Today, the US Mint lowered gold coin prices since gold had averaged below $1,000 an ounce during the prior seven days. Prices are subject to change according to the Mint’s pricing policy that is based on the London Fix weekly average price of gold. (Ironically, gold headed back above the $1,000 barrier again Wednesday, and First Spouse coin prices could again increase should the trend continue through to next Wednesday.) The Proof First Spouse Coins are back down to $654 and the Uncirculated are at $641. (See coin price grid.)

The following tables compare the prior to most recent Mint sales data:

	2009 Sarah Polk First Spouse Coin Sales
			Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
		Uncirc.	1,301	1,378	77	5.9%	20,000
		Proof	2,486	2,645	159	6.4%	20,000
	2009 Julia Tyler First Spouse Coin Sales
			Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
		Uncirc.	1,748	1,892	144	8.2%	20,000
		Proof	3,232	3,393	161	5.0%	20,000
	2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Coin Sales
			Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
		Uncirc.	2,098	2,226	128	6.1%	20,000
		Proof	3,942	4,107	165	4.2%	20,000
	2009 Anna Harrison First Spouse Coin Sales
			Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
		Uncirc.	2,766	2,788	22	0.8%	20,000
		Proof	5,612	5,698	86	1.5%	20,000
	2008 Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Coin Sales
			Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
		Uncirc.	3,848	3,976	128	3.3%	20,000
		Proof	6,845	6,970	125	1.8%	20,000
	2008 Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Coin Sales*
			Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
		Uncirc.	4,754	4,754	0	0.0%	20,000
		Proof	7,806	7,806	0	0.0%	20,000
	2008 Louisa Adams First Spouse Coin Sales*
			Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
		Uncirc.	4,223	4,223	0	0.0%	20,000
		Proof	7,454	7,454	0	0.0%	20,000
	2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Coin Sales*
			Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
		Uncirc.	4,519	4,519	0	0.0%	20,000
		Proof	7,933	7,933	0	0.0%	20,000

*No longer sold by the United States Mint. Final sales figures are listed. The "as of date" for the latest Mint figures is Sunday, September 27.

The First Spouse Coin Price Guide has been updated with the latest sales figures and premiums above the price of gold. The tool is helpful in finding how the coins are priced in reference to the latest gold spot, as well as discovering how they are selling in the secondary market through auctions on eBay.

For last week’s sales figures, follow Top Weekly Sellers: Proof First Spouse Coins. Historical reports may be found at Mint Sales Figures.