First Spouse Medal Images
The First Spouse Medal images are listed in the reverse order from which they are issued, along with design information for each. To view proof and uncirculated images of the gold coin versions, follow the page First Spouse Coin Images.
2009 Margaret Taylor First Spouse Medal – 13th Release
ObversePortrait of Margaret. ReverseThe reverse design depicts Mrs. Taylor helping an injured soldier during the Seminole War. Designer: Mary Beth Zeitz Additional Resources |
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2009 Sarah Polk First Spouse Medal – 12th Release
ObversePortrait of Sarah. ReverseThe reverse design depicts Mrs. Polk working in the White House in support of her husband’s career. Designer: Phebe Hemphill Additional Resources |
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2009 Julia Tyler First Spouse Medal – 11th Release
ObversePortrait of Julia. Designer: Joel Iskowitz ReverseThe reverse depicts President and Mrs. Tyler dancing together at a White House Ball. Designer: Joel Iskowitz Additional Resources |
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2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Medal - 10th Release
ObversePortrait of Letitia. Designer: Phebe Hemphill ReverseThe reverse depicts Mrs. Tyler and her two oldest children behind their Cedar Grove Plantation, where she and John were married in 1813. Designer: Susan Gamble Additional Resources |
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2009 Anna Harrison First Spouse Medal - 9th Release
ObversePortrait of Anna. Designer: Donna Weaver ReverseThe reverse features Anna sharing her passion for teaching students. Designer: Thomas Cleveland Additional Resources |
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2008 Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Medal - 8th Release
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 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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2008 Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Medal - 7th Release
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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2008 Louisa Adams First Spouse Medal - 6th Release
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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2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Medal - 5th Release
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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2007 Dolley Madison First Spouse Medal - 4th Release
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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2007 Jefferson’s Liberty First Spouse Medal - 3rd Release
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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2007 Abigail Adams First Spouse Medal - 2nd Release
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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2007 Martha Washington First Spouse Medal - 1st Release
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. More information, including where to order current bronze medals, may be found on the Mint page: Coins and Medals.