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USA - Martin Van Buren’s Liberty, 2008
USA - Martin Van Buren’s Liberty, 2008
Martin Van Buren's Liberty 2008 10 Dollars First Spouse Gold coin
Beginning in 2007, the U.S. Mint began honoring Nation's First Ladies by issuing one-half ounce One Dollar gold coins featuring their images in the order they served as First Lady.
The gold coins issued to accompany any president who served without a spouse will each feature a design emblematic of Liberty on its obverse, as depicted on a United States coin issued during the President's time in office. For Martin Van Buren's presidency, the selected image appeared on the Liberty Seated Dime coin from 1837-1891, and was originally executed by United States Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht.
The obverse of the coin features the design which originally appeared on the Liberty Seated Dime, minted between 1837 and 1891. The obverse inscriptions include "Liberty", "8th Presidency", "In God We Trust - 2008″, the dates of the Presidential term "1837-1841″, and the mint mark "W". The obverse was designed by Christian Gobrecht.
The reverse of the coin features a young Martin Van Buren reading a book under a tree. In the background is the tavern operated by his family in Kinderhook, New York. The reverse inscriptions include "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", the denomination "$10″, and the gold content and purity "1/2 oz. .9999 Fine Gold". The reverse was designed by Thomas Cleveland and sculpted by Jim Licaretz.
Date: 2008
Mint: West Point (W)
Mintage: 6807 (proof), 3826 (uncirculated).
Designers: John Reich (obverse), Justin Kunz (reverse).