First Lady Frances Cleveland holds a special place in the United States Mints First Spouse Gold Coin program. While some presidents in the series were paired with different First Ladies, Frances Cleveland is the only one featured on two separate coins. This distinction is due to her husband, Grover Cleveland, serving two non-consecutive terms as President. Now, the 2012-W US Mint First Spouse Frances Cleveland 2nd Term 1/2 oz Gold Coin is available to you online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Ships in a protective plastic slab!
• 25th release in the First Spouse Series!
• Limited mintage of only 2,425 coins!
• Includes a label hand-signed by David Hall!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued with a $10 (USD) face value by the United States.
• Certified Mint State 70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Features a unique portrait of Frances Cleveland on the obverse.
• The reverse design shows Frances Cleveland with President Grover Cleveland at a public event.
• Struck at the West Point Mint with a W mint mark.

Each 2012-W US Mint First Spouse Frances Cleveland 2nd Term 1/2 oz Gold Coin in this listing is certified Mint State 70, meaning it has no visible imperfections and retains its original mint luster. Additionally, these coins include a certification label that has been hand-signed by David Hall, co-founder of the Professional Coin Grading Service.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2012-W US Mint First Spouse Frances Cleveland 2nd Term Gold Coin displays a distinctive portrait of Frances Cleveland, separate from the design used on her earlier First Spouse coin. As the youngest First Lady in U.S. history at the time, she played a significant role in White House social life and public engagements. She is also the only First Lady to be both widowed and later remarried. Inscriptions read FRANCES CLEVELAND, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2012, 24TH, 1893-1897, and the W mint mark.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2012-W First Spouse Frances Cleveland 2nd Term 1/2 oz Gold Coin captures Frances Cleveland standing alongside President Grover Cleveland at a public event. This design highlights her popularity and the admiration she received from the American public. Inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, 1/2 OZ., and .9999 FINE GOLD.

History

Frances Cleveland assumed the role of First Lady at just 21 years old, quickly earning a reputation as a poised and diplomatic hostess. Beyond her social duties, she was a strong advocate for education and later served as a trustee of her alma mater, Wells College, where she supported expanded opportunities for women in higher education.

Ordering

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