The 1/2 oz gold coins from the US Mints First Spouse Series honor the women who served as First Lady, each making unique contributions to the nation. First Ladies have historically supported various social and cultural initiatives, including education and public welfare. Right now, 2013-W US Mint First Spouse Ellen Wilson 1/2 oz Gold Coins are available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in an individual plastic slab!
• 29th release in the First Spouse Series!
• Limited mintage of 1,980 coins!
• Features a hand-signed label from David Hall!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $10 (USD), fully backed by the federal government.
• Certified Mint State 70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Obverse features a portrait of Ellen Wilson.
• Reverse includes an image of roses, commemorating her work on the Rose Garden.
• Displays a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Each of the 2013-W US Mint First Spouse Ellen Wilson 1/2 oz Gold Coins in this listing is graded Mint State 70 by the PCGS and presented in a protective plastic slab. Coins with this grade have no visible flaws and maintain their original mint luster. The certification label is also hand-signed by David Hall, co-founder of PCGS.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2013-W US Mint First Spouse Ellen Wilson Gold Coin features a portrait of Ellen Wilson. During her time as First Lady, she focused on improving living conditions in Washington, D.C., particularly in impoverished neighborhoods. After her death, Congress passed the Alley Dwelling Act, a piece of legislation that became known as Mrs. Wilsons Bill. The inscriptions read ELLEN WILSON, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2013, 28TH, 1913-1914, and the W mint mark.

Reverse

On the reverse of 2013-W First Spouse Ellen Wilson 1/2 oz Gold Coins, roses are depicted in recognition of her contributions to the White House grounds. Ellen Wilsons redesign of the Rose Garden left a lasting impact, and she also created a painting studio on the roof of the White House. Inscriptions here read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, 1/2 OZ., and .9999 FINE GOLD.

History

Woodrow Wilson is one of only two US presidents to have had two different First Ladies during his time in office. His first wife, Ellen Wilson, served as First Lady from 1913 to 1914, until her passing. She was an accomplished artist and holds the distinction of being the first presidential spouse to earn a college degree.

Ordering

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