2007-W $10 Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Proof Coin
Appearing as the debut strike of a new program created to honor the spouses of the former Presidents of the United States was the 2007-W $10 Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Proof Coin.
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| Mintage: 40,000 maximum across all product options Ending Sales Date: 19 Jun 2007 eBay Listings Authorizing Coin Law U.S. Mint Online Site |
Martha was the wife of the first President of the United States, George Washington, and as such she was the first person honored in the new program. Subsequent coins in the series were and are released at an approximate rate of four per year in the order upon which the associated President served.
Each coin in the series is struck from 1/2 ounce of 24-karat gold to either proof or uncirculated condition.
Additional 2007 First Spouse Gold Coins
The debut year for the First Spouse Gold Coin Program saw a total of four strikes released under it. These included:
- 2007-W Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Coin
- 2007-W Abigail Adams First Spouse Gold Coin
- 2007-W Jefferson’s Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin
- 2007-W Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Coin
Applicable for coins associated with Presidents who were not married at the time of their administration – the authorizing legislation for the coins dictates that an image of Liberty be used where the spouse would normally be featured. An example of this is the Jefferson’s Liberty Coin shown above. Thomas Jefferson was a widower of 19 years when he became the President.
Issue Information
Each First Spouse Gold Coin is struck from 1/2 ounce of 24-karat gold (.9999 fine).
Release Date
The US Mint released the Martha Washington coins on June 19, 2007. (Of note – the entire mintage sold out on release date.)
Issue Price
Initial price on the Martha Washington Proof Coin was $429.95.
U.S. Mint Production Facility
A "W" mintmark on the design indicates that each coin was struck at the US Mint’s facility in West Point.
Designer & Sculptor
Designed and sculpted by Joseph Menna, the obverse (heads side) shows a stately portrait of Martha Washington.
Mrs. Washington is shown sewing a button on her husband’s uniform on the reverse of the coin. It was designed by Susan Gamble and sculpted by Don Everhart.
Coin Specifications
| Face Value: | $10 |
| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | .9999 fine gold |
| Standard Weight: | 0.5000 troy oz. or 15.554g |
| Standard Diameter: | 1.043 inches or 26.49 mm |
| Edge: | Reeded |
Related Products
- 2007-W $10 Martha Washington First Spouse Gold Uncirculated Coin
- 2007 Washington $1 Coin and Medal Set
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