The United States Mints First Spouse Gold Coin Series celebrates the influential women who have served as First Lady. Helen Taft was among the first to embrace an international perspective, shaped by her travels with her husband, William Howard Taft. Her time as First Lady from 1909 to 1913 was marked by cultural and social contributions. Now, 2013-W 1/2 oz US Mint First Spouse Helen Taft Gold Coins are available for purchase online at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Ships in protective slabs!
• 28th coin in the First Spouse Series!
• Total mintage of 1,993 coins!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued with a face value of $10 (USD) by the United States.
• PCGS certifies these coins as Mint State 70.
• Obverse features First Lady Helen Taft.
• Reverse includes Japanese cherry blossoms.
• Produced at the West Point Mint with a W mint mark.

Each of these 2013-W 1/2 oz US Mint First Spouse Helen Taft Gold Coins is graded Mint State 70, ensuring a flawless finish with full mint luster. This was also the first release in the series with a mintage below 2,000 coins.

Obverse

The obverse of 2013-W 1/2 oz First Spouse Helen Taft Gold Coins features a front-facing portrait of Helen Taft. Often called Nellie by those who knew her, she served as First Lady during her husbands presidency, playing a key role in shaping the White Houses cultural identity.

Reverse

On the reverse of 2013-W US Mint First Spouse Helen Taft Gold Coins, an image of Japanese cherry blossoms pays tribute to her lasting legacy. Inspired by the cherry blossom trees she encountered in Japan, Helen Taft helped introduce them to Washington, D.C. Today, the citys cherry blossoms remain a defining feature of its landscape.

History

Shortly before her husband took office, Helen Taft suffered a stroke that initially limited her public appearances. However, her determination led to a steady recovery, and she resumed her full duties as First Lady, making significant contributions during her time in the White House.

Ordering

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