Obverse:
- Portrait of First Lady Jane Pierce with required inscriptions for the order of the Presidency “14th” and years of the term “1853-1857″.
- Designed by Donna Weaver and sculpted by Don Everhart.
Reverse:
- Scene of Jane Pierce seated in the visitor’s gallery of te U.S. Capitol Building where she would listen to Senate debates.
- Designed by Donna Weaver and sculpted by Charles Vickers.
Coin Details:
- First Spouse Gold Coins contain one-half ounce of .9999 fine (24 karat) gold.
- Proof and uncirculated versions of the coin will be produced at the West Point Mint with “W” mint mark.
- Estimated release date June 2010.
Where to Find:
- Jane Pierce First Spouse Gold Coins will be offered for sale to directly to collectors by the United States Mint.
- Pricing will be based on the average weekly price of gold.
History:
- Authorized by a section of Public Law 109-145 The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005.
- First Spouse Coins were first issued in 2007, with four or five coins issued each subsequent year.
- Designs for the 2010 First Spouse Gold Coins were released by the United States Mint on December 21, 2009.
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