Description2008-W 1/2 oz US Mint First Spouse Van Buren’s Liberty Gold Coin (Box CoA)Honoring the legacy of women who served by their spouses’ sides in the White House, the First Spouse Gold Coin program by the United States Mint celebrates their collective efforts in leading the nation as a team. In the even a President of the United States was a bachelor or widower, an effigy of Liberty from American coinage dated to his era featured on the US Mint First Spouse Coin. Right now, 2008-W 1/2 oz US Mint First Spouse Van Buren’s Liberty Gold Coins are available to purchase online.Coin Highlights:Arrives in a US Mint display box with an included Certificate of Authenticity!8th image in the US Mint First Spouse Series!Commemorates President Martin Van Buren!Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.Bears a face value of $10 (USD) backed by the federal government.The obverse depicts Seated Liberty.On the reverse is a young Martin Van Buren near his home.Comes with a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.Each 2008-W 1/2 oz US Mint First Spouse Van Buren’s Liberty Gold Coin is available with individual packaging. These coins are offered with US Mint display boxes and have a Certificate of Authenticity.Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York. He was of Dutch descent, making him the first president with non-English ancestry, as his first language was Dutch. For the obverse design representing his presidency, Seated Liberty graces the coins.The obverse of the 2008-W 1/2 oz First Spouse Van Buren’s Liberty Gold Coin features the historic Seated Liberty design. The Seated Liberty design was created in 1836 and featured on a variety of silver denominations of US currency. US Mint Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht developed the design of Liberty seated on a rock with a staff and Phrygian cap in her left hand and the US national shield resting at her side beneath her right hand.On the reverse side of 2008 US Mint First Spouse Van Buren’s Liberty Gold Coin, you will find a depiction of a young Martin Van Buren. His family was very politically active and he was exposed to political discourse at a young age as locals would gather at his family home to discuss matters of the day.
