23 October 2008 - 19:40Martin Van Buren’s Liberty First Sposue Gold Preview
As we approach the end of the year, we also approach the final release of 2008 for the First Spouse Gold Series. The last coin for Martin Van Buren’s Liberty is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2008.
Since President Van Buren did not have a spouse while in office, the coin will bear the Liberty image of a circulating coin from his era. The coin chosen is the Liberty Seated Dime, minted from 1837 to 1891 and originally design by Christian Gobrecht. Prior releases for President’s without spouses have been popular as collectors enjoy revising classic designs on modern gold coins.
The reverse of the coin will feature a younger Martin Van Buren reading a book under a tree. This was designed by Thomas Cleveland and sculpted by Jim Licaretz. Coins will be available in proof or uncirculated versions. The pricing and maximum authorized mintages have not yet been announced.
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