Welcome to the exceptional world of the 2008-W US Mint First Spouse Van Buren’s Liberty 1/2 oz Gold Coin a distinguished addition to your collection. As the eighth release in the prestigious First Spouse Series by the United States Mint, this coin pays tribute to the impactful presidency of Martin Van Buren.

Highlights:

• Securely encased in a PCGS plastic slab!
• The 8th coin in the revered First Spouse Series!
• Commemorates the enduring legacy of President Martin Van Buren!
• Limited availability of flawless, certified coins!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Holds a face value of $10 (USD) issued by the United States.
• Attains a Mint State 70 Grade from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• The obverse proudly features the iconic Seated Liberty design.
• The reverse showcases a captivating portrayal of President Van Buren.
• Proudly bears the W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Van Buren’s presidency (1837-1841) faced the challenges of the Panic of 1837, marked by an economic downturn resulting from speculative land bubbles, declining international trade, and the policies of his predecessor, Andrew Jackson. Despite these hardships, Van Buren’s impact on American history remains profound.

Obverse

As President Van Buren was unmarried, the First Spouse Series uniquely features the iconic Seated Liberty design on the obverse of 2008-W First Spouse Van Buren’s Liberty 1/2 oz Gold Coins. Crafted by Christian Gobrecht, the 3rd Chief Engraver of the US Mint, in 1836, this timeless image portrays Liberty seated on a rock, holding a staff with a Phrygian cap, and with her right hand resting atop the US national shield. Inscriptions here include 8TH PRESIDENCY, 1837-1841, W, and IN GOD WE TRUST.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2008-W US Mint Van Buren’s Liberty 1/2 oz Gold Coin, President Van Buren is depicted seated beneath a tree near his family home a significant gathering place for open political discourse during his lifetime. The inscriptions on this side read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, 1/2 OZ, and .9999 FINE GOLD.

History

The issue of Texas annexation and its potential impact on the balance between slave and free states was a contentious one during Van Buren’s presidency. Van Buren, concerned about the potential for sectional conflict, opposed the annexation of Texas. This stance, however, cost him support in the South and contributed to his failure to secure re-election in 1840.

Ordering

These 2008-W US Mint First Spouse Van Buren’s Liberty 1/2 oz Gold Coins are in Mint State 70 condition. Known as perfect specimens, each one has full, original mint luster with no flaws present.

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