First Lady Frances Cleveland is the only First Lady to appear twice in the United States Mints First Spouse Gold Coin series. While two different First Ladies are featured for separate presidents, Frances Cleveland is unique in receiving two separate designs due to her husbands two non-consecutive presidential terms. Today, the 2012-W US Mint First Spouse Frances Cleveland 2nd Term 1/2 oz Gold Coin is available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic slab!
• 25th release in the First Spouse Series!
• Limited mintage of 2,425 coins!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $10 (USD), backed by the US government.
• Graded Mint State 70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Features a distinct portrait of First Lady Frances Cleveland on the obverse.
• The reverse shows Frances Cleveland alongside President Cleveland at a public gathering.
• 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 is available in perfect condition. With a Mint State 70 grade, these coins display full original mint luster and no signs of wear or flaws.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2012-W US Mint First Spouse Frances Cleveland 2nd Term Gold Coin features a portrait of Frances Cleveland, distinct from the design used on the 1st Term Gold Coin. She and President Cleveland had a 27-year age gap, and she remains the only First Lady to have been widowed and later remarried. The inscriptions include FRANCES CLEVELAND, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2012, 24TH, 1893-1897, and the W mint mark.

Reverse

On the reverse of 2012-W First Spouse Frances Cleveland 2nd Term 1/2 oz Gold Coins, Frances Cleveland is depicted with President Cleveland at a public event. She was widely admired during her time in the White House and was a favorite among the press, who frequently covered her appearances and activities. The inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, 1/2 OZ., and .9999 FINE GOLD.

History

Frances Cleveland became First Lady in 1886 following her White House wedding to President Grover Cleveland. At just 21 years old, she remains the youngest First Lady in U.S. history. Despite her age, she was known for her poise and ability to navigate the political landscape, earning admiration from both the public and politicians. She was a strong advocate for education and other social causes.

Ordering

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