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GOLD FIRST SPOUSE JEFFERSONS LIBERTY

The first spouse Jefferson Liberty in perfect MS70 by NCG is also one of the popular liberty first spouse coins. They are now available on ebay.

2008 W FIRST SPOUSE JACKSONS LIBERTY

first spouse gold coin Jacksons Liberty is probably the most beautiful of the first spouse gold coins, this coin has the old image of liberty on the front as Jackson did not have a first spouse while in office. Graded perfect by NGC MS70

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.

Sarah Polk First Spouse Gold Coin

First Spouse Sarah Childress Polk received an education traditionally available only to the most privileged young women of her time. When she was 14, Sarah and her sister undertook a month-long, 500-mile journey on horseback from Tennessee to North Carolina to attend the Moravian Female Academy, one of the best girls' schools in the country. Her studies went well beyond the traditional education young girls received to include Greek and Roman literature and world history. These academic pursuits provided her with a worldview that enhanced her political discussions.

Sarah devoted her married life to husband James K. Polk's political career, organizing his campaigns, writing speeches, handling his correspondence and developing a network of valuable political friendships. She read major newspapers and magazines, and marked articles she felt most important, leaving them on a chair outside the President's office for him to read.

As First Lady, Sarah Polk instituted many changes in the White House. She and her husband opened the White House twice a week to all visitors for evening receptions and personally greeted those who attended. In the summer, the Marine Corps Band played once a week on the lawn for visitors. She also oversaw the refurbishment of the White House, including the installation of gas lighting.

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Mrs. Polk served as President Polk's private secretary in the White House, the only First Lady to have acted in that capacity. The reverse depicts her working in the White House in support of her husband's career.

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 Gold Letitia Tyler

First Spouse Gold Coin Letitia Tyler $10 new for 2009 from the US mint this is the 10th first spouse gold coin.

A genteel Southern lady, Letitia Christian Tyler was content to stay in the background tending to her children and household. She supervised the Tyler family's 1,200 acre plantation, Greenway, in Charles City County, Virginia, for many years

Although Letitia Tyler was never able to assume the normal social duties of a First Lady because of her poor health, behind the scenes, she directed the entertaining and household management of the White House. She made only one public appearance while First Lady, at the wedding of their daughter, Elizabeth. She informally received important visitors, including authors Charles Dickens and Washington Irving, and enjoyed discussing current events with them. She died in September 1842, eight months after her daughter's wedding.

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New First Spouse Gold Coins

It looks like there have been a renew interest in the first spouse gold coins series out from the US mint, the new numbers indicate more sales of the first spouse series gold coins. The last figures thought November 30, 2008 show 2,845 proof coins and 1,603 uncirculated gold coins sold.This makes a total of 4,448 coins sold of the new first spouse coin Martin Van Buren’s Liberty.

The liberty design by Christian Gobrecht’s dime is a strong seller and the lower price point from the US mint as also given renewed interest in the first spouse gold coins.

The first 4 first spouse gold coins that was released where sold out within hours of their release but since then the next 3 coins has been having slow sales but the new numbers from the Mint indicated that the Martin Van Buren’s Liberty is going to turn that around.

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Elizabeth Monroe Uncirculated

The 5th first spouse is Elizabeth Monroe here in uncirculated condition I will track the MS69 and MS70 numbers coming from PCGS and NGC.

Martha Washington First Spouse BU Gold Coin