First Spouse Coin Images

The First Spouse Gold Coin images are listed in the order with which the coins were issued. Included is descriptive information, the names of US Mint designers and sculptors who created each, resource links and high resolution images of the proof and uncirculated coins. To view images of the medal versions, follow the page First Spouse Medal Images.

Martha Washington – First Spouse Coin Release #1

 

Maiden Name

Martha Dandridge. Born June 2, 1731.

Husband

George Washington. Served from 1789-1797.

Obverse

Portrait of Martha.
Designed and Sculpted by: Joseph Menna

Reverse

Depicts Martha Washington sewing a button onto her husband’s uniform jacket.

Designer: Susan Gamble
Sculptor: Don Everhart

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on June 19, 2007.

Price: The US Mint proof price was $429.95. The uncirculated price was set at $410.95.

Resources

2007 Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2007 First Spouse Martha Washington Gold Proof Coin

2007 Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2007 First Spouse Martha Washington Gold Uncirculated Coin


Abigail Adams – First Spouse Coin Release #2

 

Maiden Name

Abigail Smith. Born November 11, 1774.

Husband

John Adams. Served from 1797-1801.

Obverse

Portrait of Abigail.
Designed and Sculpted by: Joseph Menna

Reverse

Depicts 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
Sculptor: Phebe Hemphill

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on June 19, 2007.

Price:
The US Mint proof price was $429.95. The uncirculated price was set at $410.95.

Resources

2007 Abigail Adams First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2007 First Spouse Abigail Adams Gold Proof Coin

2007 Abigail Adams First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2007 First Spouse Abigail Adams Gold Uncirculated Coin


Thomas Jefferson’s Liberty - First Spouse Coin Release #3

 

Maiden Name

President Thomas Jefferson’s wife, Martha, died in 1782, before he was elected (1801-1809).

Obverse

Features 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
Re-Sculpted by
: Phebe Hemphill

Reverse

Depicts 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:

"Here was buried Thomas Jefferson, author of the declaration of American independence, of the statute of Virginia for religious freedom and father of the University of Virginia.  Born April 2, 1743, O.S. Died July 4, 1826."

Designed and Sculpted by: Charles Vickers

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on August 30, 2007.

Price: The US Mint proof price was $429.95. The uncirculated price was set at $410.95.

Resources

2007 Jefferson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2007 First Spouse Jefferson's Liberty Gold Proof Coin

2007 Jefferson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2007 First Spouse Jefferson's Liberty Gold Uncirculated Coin


Dolley Madison – First Spouse Coin Release #4

 

Maiden Name

Dolley Payne. Born May 20, 1768.

Husband

James Madison. Served from 1809-1817.

Obverse

Portrait of Dolley.
Designed and Sculpted by: Don Everhart

Reverse

Depicts 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
Sculptor: Don Everhart

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on November 19, 2007.

Price:
The US Mint proof price was $529.95. The uncirculated price was set at $509.95.

Resources

2007 Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2007 First Spouse Dolley Madison Gold Proof Coin

2007 Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2007 First Spouse Dolley Madison Gold Uncirculated Coin


Elizabeth Monroe – First Spouse Coin Release #5

 

Maiden Name

Elizabeth Kortright. Born June 30, 1768.

Husband

James Monroe. Served from 1817-1825.

Obverse

Portrait of Elizabeth.
Designer: Susan Gamble
Sculptor
: Don Everhart

Reverse

Depiction 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
Sculptor: Charles Vickers

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on February 28, 2008.

Price:
The US Mint proof price was $619.95. The uncirculated price was set at $599.95.

Resources

2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2008 First Spouse Elizabeth Monroe Gold Proof Coin

2008 Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2008 First Spouse Elizabeth Monroe Gold Uncirculated Coin


Louisa Adams – First Spouse Coin Release #6

 

Maiden Name

Louisa Johnson. Born February 12, 1775.

Husband

John Quincy Adams. Served from 1825-1829.

Obverse

Portrait of Louisa.
Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor
: Phebe Hemphill

Reverse

The 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
Sculptor: Charles Vickers

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on May 29, 2008.

Price:
The US Mint proof price was $619.95. The uncirculated price was set at $599.95.

Resources

2008 Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2008 First Spouse Louisa Adams Gold Proof Coin

2008 Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2008 First Spouse Louisa Adams Gold Uncirculated Coin


Andrew Jackson’s Liberty - First Spouse Coin Release #7

 

Maiden Name

Andrew Jackson’s wife, Rachel, died in 1828, and before he became president (1829-1837).

Obverse

Features 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.

Reverse

The 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
Sculptor: Don Everhart

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on August 28, 2008.

Price: The US Mint proof price was $619.95. The uncirculated price was set at $599.95.

Resources

2008 Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2008 First Spouse Jackon's Liberty Gold Proof Coin

2008 Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2008 First Spouse Jackson's Liberty Gold Uncirculated Coin


Van Buren’s Liberty - First Spouse Coin Release #8

 

Maiden Name

Martin Van Buren’s wife, Hannah, died in 1819, and before he was elected president (1837-1841).

Obverse

Features 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.

Reverse

The 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
Sculptor: Jim Licaretz

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on November 25, 2008.

Price: The US Mint proof price is $549.95. The uncirculated price is set at $524.95.

Resources

2008 Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2008 First Spouse Van Buren's Liberty Gold Proof Coin

2008 Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin

2008 First Spouse Van Buren's Liberty Gold Uncirculated Coin


Anna Harrison – First Spouse Coin Release #9

 

Maiden Name

Anna Tuthill Symmes. Born July 25, 1775.

Husband

William Henry Harrison. Served for 32 days in 1841.

Obverse

Portrait of Anna.
Designer: Donna Weaver
Sculptor
: Joseph Menna

Reverse

Depiction of Mrs. Harrison sharing her passion for teaching with her students.

Designer: Thomas Cleveland
Sculptor: Charles Vickers

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were issued on March 5, 2009.

Initial Prices: The US Mint proof price was $629.00. The uncirculated price was set at $616.00.

Resources

2009 Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2009 Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Proof Coin

2009 Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2009 Anna Harrison First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin


Letitia Tyler – First Spouse Coin Release #10

 

Maiden Name

Letitia Christian. Born November 12, 1790.

Husband

John Tyler. Served from 1841-1845.

Obverse

Portrait of Letitia.
Designer: Phebe Hemphill
Sculptor
: Phebe Hemphill

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
Sculptor: Norm Nemeth

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on July 2, 2009.

Initial Price: The US Mint proof price was $629.00. The uncirculated price was set at $616.00.

Resources

2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Gold Proof Coin

2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2009 Letitia Tyler First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin


Julia Tyler – First Spouse Coin Release #11

 

Maiden Name

Julia Gardiner. Born May 4, 1820.

Husband

John Tyler. Served from 1841-1845.

Obverse

Portrait of Julia.
Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor
: Don Everhart

Reverse

Depicts President and Mrs. Tyler dancing together at a White House Ball.

Designer: Joel Iskowitz
Sculptor: Don Everhart

Coin Release Date and Price

The coins were released on August 6, 2009.

Initial Price: The US Mint proof price was $629.00. The uncirculated price was set at $616.00.

Resources

2009 Julia Tyler First Spouse Gold Proof Coin Image

2009 Julia Tyler First Spouse Gold Proof Coin

2009 Julia Tyler First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin Image

2009 Julia Tyler First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin


 

Unless otherwise stated, the above photos are based from United States Mint images.