The First Spouse program was launched by the US Mint in 2007 as a way to honor the spouses of US Presidents. The program featured a series of one-half-ounce 24-karat gold coins, with each coin featuring a different First Spouse. Right now, BGASC offers the 2013-W 1/2 oz Proof US Mint First Spouse Ellen Wilson Gold Coin for purchase online.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a wooden case with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Produced in 2013 and is the 28th entry in the First Spouse Gold Coin program!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued a face value of $10 (USD).
• On the obverse side is a bust of Ellen Wilson.
• The reverse features a cluster of roses.

BGASC has the 2013-W 1/2 oz Proof US Mint First Spouse Ellen Wilson Gold Coin available with a US Mint box. The coins are housed in wooden presentation boxes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Obverse

On the obverse side of the coin is a portrait of First Lady Ellen Wilson. Ellen Wilson was the first wife of a U.S. president to have a college degree. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina (now known as the University of North Carolina at Greensboro) in 1887.

Reverse

The reverse field of the 2013-W 1/2 oz Proof First Spouse Ellen Wilson Gold Coin comes with a cluster of roses.

History

Ellen Wilson was a talented artist and studied painting at the Art Students League in New York City before marrying Woodrow Wilson. She continued to paint throughout her life and even used her skills to decorate the White House during her husband’s presidency.

Ordering

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