The First Spouse Series is a tribute to the women who have served as First Lady of the United States. This collection from the US Mint showcases First Ladies in the sequence that their husbands held office. Modern First Ladies are only included in the series after their passing. Right now, 2013-W US Mint First Spouse Edith Roosevelt 1/2 oz Gold Coins are available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives inside a protective plastic slab!
• 27th release in the First Spouse Series!
• Final mintage of 2,027 coins!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $10 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Issued a Grade of Mint State 70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Obverse includes a portrait of First Lady Edith Roosevelt.
• Reverse honors the First Ladys contributions to White House restoration.
• W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Each of the 2013-W US Mint First Spouse Edith Roosevelt 1/2 oz Gold Coins available here has been certified in perfect condition. Coins graded Mint State 70 have no visible imperfections and retain their full mint luster.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2013-W US Mint First Spouse Edith Roosevelt Gold Coin showcases a right-facing portrait of the First Lady. During her time in the White House, she oversaw significant renovations, removing outdated Victorian decor and leading the creation of the West Wing. This addition moved the presidential offices out of the familys living quarters for the first time. The inscriptions include EDITH ROOSEVELT, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2013, 26TH, 1901-1909, and the W mint mark.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2013-W First Spouse Edith Roosevelt 1/2 oz Gold Coin features a column and compass, symbols of the First Ladys work in modernizing the White House. Beyond her renovation efforts, she also played a role in founding the First Ladies Portrait Gallery, ensuring their contributions were remembered. The inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, THE WHITE HOUSE RESTORED, $10, 1/2 OZ., and .9999 FINE GOLD.

History

Edith Roosevelt was the second wife of President Theodore Roosevelt. The two had known each other since childhood, as Edith was a close friend of Theodores younger sister. Their relationship turned romantic in adulthood, and they married 18 months after beginning their courtship.

Ordering

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