USA First Spouse Medals

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by De Orc, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    OK while they themselfs are not coins LOL they are produced in conjunction with the Presidential dollar so I decided I wanted to collect them :rolleyes:
    These are the ones I have to date :thumb: Any of you guy's collecting them?

    USA First Spouse Medals

    2nd Presidency Abigail Adams 1797-1801
    Abigail Adams writing the famous words “Remember the Ladies” to her husband when he was in the Second Continental Congress drafting the Declaration of Independence.

    3rd Presidency 1801-1809
    President Jefferson's grave marker at Monticello with the epitaph he requested to reflect his most significant accomplishments.
    reproduction of the Draped Bust Half-Cent obverse designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Robert Scot (1793-1823) and minted in the early 1800s.

    5th Presidency Elizabeth Monroe 1817-1825
    Elizabeth Monroe at a reception marking the 1818 reopening of the White House after it had been burned during the War of 1812.
    Portrait of Elizabeth Monroe.

    6th Presidency Louisa Adams 1825-1829
    Louisa Adams with her young son Charles on an arduous journey across much of Europe to join her husband in Paris.
    portrait of Louisa Adams circa 1816

    7th Presidency
    President Andrew Jackson as the war hero “Old Hickory,” who led a force of approximately 4,000 troops against the British Army at the Battle of New Orleans.
    Reproduction of the Capped Bust, Lettered Edge Half Dollar obverse coin design minted in the early 1800s.
     
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  3. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    I collect 'em too De Orc. Thought I could get my girls interested in collecting. And the price is right too!
     
  4. Outlaw

    Outlaw Senior Member

    i already have the 2007 set i'm waiting on the 2008 set ,it should come any time now
     
  5. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    Very good way to get them interested in the History of the US as well :D
     
  6. onecenter

    onecenter Member

    I have also purchased the First Spouse medals, as well. Far more reasonable in price than the gold coins!
     
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