Each release in the United States Mints First Spouse Series highlights a different First Lady who played a role in shaping American history. From early figures to modern-era First Ladies, this series pays tribute to their contributions. Available now at Provident Metals, the 2015-W US Mint First Spouse Bess Truman 1/2 oz Gold Coin recognizes the legacy of Bess Truman.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in an individual plastic slab!
• 35th release in the First Spouse Series!
• Limited final mintage of 1,946 coins!
• Label hand-signed by David Hall!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued a face value of $10 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of Mint State 70 from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Obverse features a portrait of First Lady Bess Truman.
• Reverse includes a steam locomotive wheel and crank, symbolizing the 1948 Whistle Stop campaign.
• Comes with a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

These 2015-W US Mint First Spouse Bess Truman 1/2 oz Gold Coins have been graded Mint State 70, meaning they showcase full, original mint luster and have no visible imperfections. Each slab features a label hand-signed by David Hall, a co-founder of the Professional Coin Grading Service.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2015-W US Mint First Spouse Bess Truman Gold Coin, youll find a portrait of Bess Truman. Though she valued privacy, she was deeply knowledgeable about politics and played an important role in her husbands career. The inscriptions read BESS TRUMAN, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2015, 33RD, 1945-1953, and the W mint mark.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2015-W First Spouse Bess Truman 1/2 oz Gold Coin features a steam locomotive wheel and crank, a nod to the 1948 Whistle Stop Campaign. During this election effort, President Truman traveled across the country by train, delivering speeches from the back of his railcar in a successful bid for re-election. Inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHISTLE-STOP CAMPAIGN 1948, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, 1/2 OZ., and .9999 FINE GOLD.

History

As First Lady, Bess Truman preferred to stay out of the spotlight but remained a trusted advisor to her husband. She sought to protect her familys privacy while also helping maintain a sense of normalcy during a time of major global events, including the aftermath of World War II and the start of the Cold War.

Ordering

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