Obverse:
- Portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln with required inscriptions for the First Spouse Gold Coin series.
- Designed and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
Reverse:
- The First Lady visiting wounded Union soldiers. She carries flowers and books.
- Designed by Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
Coin Details:
- Mary Todd Lincoln First Spouse Coins will contain one-half ounce of .9999 fine gold.
- Coins will be minted in proof and uncirculated versions, produced at the West Point Mint.
- Estimated release date is December 2010.
Where to Find:
- The coins will be offered for sale by the United States Mint.
- Pricing will be determined based on the average price of gold for the preceding week, subject to potential adjustments each week.
History:
- The First Spouse Gold Coin series was authorized by Public Law 109-145 The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005.
- The initial four coins of the series were released in 2007. The following years four and five additional coins were released.
- The designs for the 2010 First Spouse Coins were unveiled by the United States Mint on December 21, 2009.
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