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First Spouse Gold ?

Now to find out if the First spouse gold coins are right for you have a look at the coins, the history of the first lady and think about if that is something you would like to colllect. The posission of the first spouse with the president and her role in US goverment if any ? The history of the first spouses of the USA and the presidents that was in office without a first spouse. The coins that are being released from the US mint of presidents without a first spouse has become very popular. As the coin motives of that time like "liberty"  of that time are being reminted onto these new first spouse gold coins. The 3 different liberty motives of jackson liberty, jefferson liberty and Van Buren's liberty are all hot sellers as the liberty motive are a clear winner with collectors.

Julia Tyler First Spouse Gold Coin

First Spouse Gold coin with the young and vivacious Julia Gardiner Tyler took Washington by storm with her wedding to widower President John Tyler on June 26, 1844. Although she was First Lady for only eight months, she quickly made her mark.

James Sanderson's song "Hail to the Chief" had previously been played in various settings to honor American Presidents, but Julia Tyler was the first presidential spouse to request that it be played specifically to announce the President's arrival on official occasions. It's a tradition that continues to this day.

Julia Tyler worked hard to support her husband's political agenda, especially for the annexation of Texas. Julia used her considerable charm to persuade Members of Congress, a Supreme Court justice and cabinet members to support the cause. After Congress voted in favor of annexation and the President signed the resolution, he handed the gold pen he used to Julia in honor of her efforts. She proudly attached the pen to her necklace and wore it on formal occasions afterwards.

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First Spouse Jeffersons Liberty

Jackson Liberty First Spouse

The best looking First Spouse 1/2 oz. Gold coin First Spouse Jackson Liberty, great looking coin. With old Hickory on the reverse.

Andrew Jackson’s Liberty First Spouse $10 Gold Coin

President, 1829–1837

The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 contains a provision to provide continuity of the First Spouse Gold Coin Program during those times in which a president served without a first spouse.  This provision applies to Andrew Jackson, whose wife Rachel died in December 1828, just a few months before his presidential inauguration.

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 Andrew Jackson’s presidency, the selected image appeared on the Capped Bust, Lettered Edge Half-Dollar coin from 1807–1836, and was originally executed by United States Mint Engraver John Reich.

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Andrew Jackson, known as “Old Hickory,” is remembered as a war hero who led a force of approximately 4,000 American troops against a British Army more than twice that size and emerged victorious in January 1815 at the Battle of New Orleans.  Although a treaty had been signed at Ghent, Belgium, weeks earlier, the news had not reached either army, and the American troops’ victory at the Battle of New Orleans helped secure that crucial southern sea port as part of the first successful military defense of the country’s national sovereignty.

Martin Van Burens Liberty

Martin Van Buren''s liberty first spouse coin in Proof condition. Martin Van Buren did not have a wife during his presidency so a portrait from a coin during his presidency was used as his $10 gold first spouse coin.

Martin Van Buren’s Liberty First Spouse $10 Gold Coin

President, 1837–1841

The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 contains a provision to provide continuity of the First Spouse Gold Coin Program during those times in which a president served without a first spouse.  This provision applies to Martin Van Buren, whose wife Hannah died in 1819.  Married in 1807, Van Buren was a widower for 18 years when he became president in 1837.

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.

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Born in New York in December of 1782, Martin Van Buren holds the distinction of being the first president to be born in a newly independent Nation.  His family operated a tavern in the town of Kinderhook, a primarily Dutch enclave located on the post road between New York City and Albany.  Here, young Martin was exposed to political ideology at an early age, as local and state politicians would often gather at the Van Buren establishment as they traveled between the two cities.

First Spouse Dolley Madison

First Spouse Dolley Madison $10 Gold Coin

First Lady, 1809–1817

Here is the last of the 4 coins that was issued in 2007 in the first spouse series, again there is an uncirculated coin and a proof coin in the Dolley Madison first spouse series and as the other first spouse coins a total population number of 20,000 on any of the two coins.

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Dolley Payne was born in North Carolina in 1768, though her parents returned the family to their home colony of Virginia when she was still an infant.  The woman who captivated Washington, DC, society, and is remembered as one of the most charming and entertaining First Ladies of her era, was raised in Philadelphia as a Quaker.

Dolley was a widow when she met Representative James Madison, co-author of the Federalist essays and often called the "Father of the Constitution."  The couple was married in 1794, and during her time in Washington, DC, while her husband served as Secretary of State, Dolley sometimes served as hostess in President Thomas Jefferson's White House.  She also served as First Lady during her husband's Presidency.

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In what was undoubtedly one of her most famous acts as First Lady, Dolley Madison was forced to flee the White House in advance of oncoming British troops in August 1814.  She was overseeing the preparation of an elaborate dinner for the President, a dinner that was thoroughly enjoyed by British soldiers just prior to setting the mansion ablaze.  In an act of unmatched patriotism, Dolley Madison managed to save the Cabinet papers and the beautiful Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington, which was hanging in the State Dining Room at the time.  Thanks to her heroic efforts, this magnificent portrait of our first President is still enjoyed by visitors to the White House, where the portrait she saved still hangs today