Overall, First Spouse Gold Coin sales were again better than those reported from the week prior. Van Buren’s Liberty is the standout, with nearly a doubling in performance over last week. The proof coin joined the other 2008 proofs to rise above 5,000 sold.
The US Mint on Wednesday raised prices for each spouse coin by $25. The timing couldn’t have been worse. In a twist of irony, the price of gold has fallen significantly since Monday and dropped below $950 an ounce on Thursday. It had just reached over $1,000 an ounce last Friday. (Click First Spouse Gold Price Grid to learn how the Mint adjusts coin prices based on gold.)
In other gold coin noteworthy news, all US Mint 2008-dated American Eagle coins have sold out. The only 2008-dated gold coins collectors can now purchase straight from the Mint are First Spouse Coins. That would seem like great news for the series… if it wasn’t for gold’s negative four-day trend and the recent increase in coin prices.
Finally, on Wednesday the Mint announced 2009 Anna Harrison First Spouse Coins will go on sale beginning Thursday, March 5, at noon ET.
The following tables compare First Spouse Coin sales reported from Feb. Week 3 to Feb. Week 4:
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Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Coins |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit
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| Uncirc. |
2,688
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2,746
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58
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2.2%
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20,000
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| Proof |
4,894
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5,011
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117
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2.4%
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20,000
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Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Coins |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit
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| Uncirc. |
3,411
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3,469
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58
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1.7%
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20,000
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| Proof |
5,982
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6,112
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130
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2.2%
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20,000
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Louisa Adams First Spouse Coins |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit
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| Uncirc. |
3,150
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3,200
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50
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1.6%
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20,000
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| Proof |
5,637
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5,720
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83
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1.5%
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20,000
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Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Coins |
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Previous Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Increase
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% Increase
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Mintage Limit
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| Uncirc. |
4,483
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4,511
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28
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0.6%
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20,000
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| Proof |
7,842
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7,910
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68
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0.9%
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20,000
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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 figures, follow First Spouse Gold Coin Sales Figures – Feb 20. Historical reports may be found at Mint Sales Figures.
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