A Brief Word
About First Spouse |
In conjunction with each of the
Presidential Dollar Coins, the U. S. Mint struck companion First
Spouse bronze medals and gold bullion coins. The obverse features
a portrait of the first spouse, their name, and the order and
years they served as first spouse. In addition, the obverse also
includes the date of issue, IN GOD WE TRUST, and LIBERTY.
The reverse features a design emblematic of that spouse's life
and work, as well as the inscriptions THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The gold coins also
include $10, 1/2 oz. and .9999 FINE GOLD on the
reverse.
In the case where a President served office without a spouse, a bronze medal and gold coin was issued bearing an obverse image emblematic of Liberty as depicted on a circulating coin of that era as well as the order and date of his presidency. The reverse has an image emblematic of a theme of that President's life.
The gold bullion $10 coins were struck in proof and uncirculated condition and were sold individually.
The bronze medals were produced in the 1-5/16" size. They were sold individually, in yearly four-medal sets, and in Presidential $1/First Spouse sets.
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