2008 W $5 Gold American Eagle MS70 NGC Early Release
Coin Information:
- Denomination: $5
- Mintage Year: 2008
- Diameter: 16mm
- Mint Mark: West Point, NY
- Coin Grade: MS70 Early Release
- Certified by: NGC
Obverse Description:
The obverse features a rendition of Augustus Saint Gaudens’ full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.
Reverse Description:
The reverse design, by sculptor Miley Busiek, features a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings.
Coin Grade:
This coin has a quality (GRADE) rating of Mint State 70 out of 70. This quality (GRADE) rating is determined on the Sheldon scale, on which points are deducted from 70 for each flaw or imperfection on a coin’s surface. A 70 is thus the highest grade a coin can achieve, with no flaws visible to the unaided eye. NGC guarantees the quality and authenticity of each coin.
About Gold American Eagles:
First released in 1986, the Gold American Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States Mint. It has sold more than 13.5 million ounces in the first 20 years of the program. The coins are struck using radiant, durable 22-karat gold (.9167 fine gold), a standard of purity for coinage that was established centuries ago.
The coins also contain small amounts of alloy that create more durable, scratch resistant pieces, allowing them to maintain a high degree of luster over time. Because of the additional alloy, a 1oz American Gold Eagle actually weighs 1.0909 troy ounces. The coins come in the following sizes:
- 1/10th oz American Eagle ($5) gold coin
- 1/4th oz American Eagle ($10) gold coin
- 1/2 oz American Eagle ($25) gold coin
- 1 oz American Eagle ($50) gold coin
More Info: 2008 W $5 Gold American Eagle MS70 NGC Early Release
2008 $10 Andrew Jackson Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin MS70 NGC
Coin Information:
Year: 2008
Denomination: $10.00
Diameter: 26.49mm
Mint Mark: West Point, NY
Grade: MS70
Certified By: NGC
The obverse displays a reproduction of the Capped Bust, Lettered Edge Half Dollar obverse coin design minted in the early 1800s during Jackson’s presidency. The reverse depicts President Andrew Jackson on horse back next to his nickname, “Old Hickory,” which he earned at the Battle of New Orleans.
About the coin:
Four one-half ounce, $10 24-karat Gold First Spouse Coins will be minted and released annually in the order the spouses served in the White House. Each First Spouse Gold Coin coincides with the release of the corresponding circulating Presidential $1 Coin. When a president served without a spouse, as in Jackson’s case, the First Spouse coin will feature an image of Liberty on the obverse taken from a coin issued during that president’s time in office.
More Info and Pricing: 2008 $10 Andrew Jackson Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin MS70 NGC
2007 First Spouse Martha Washington $10 Gold MS70 NGC
About the Coins: The First Spouse Gold Coin Program: The United States is honoring our nation’s first spouses by issuing one-half ounce $10 gold coins featuring their images, in the order that they served as first spouse, beginning in 2007 with Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, (Thomas Jefferson’s Liberty) and Dolley Madison. The obverse of these coins will feature portraits of the nation’s first spouses, their names, the dates and order of their term as first spouse, as well as the year of minting or issuance, “In God We Trust” and “Liberty.” The United States Mint will mint and issue First Spouse Gold Coins on the same schedule as the Presidential $1 Coins issued honoring the Presidents. Each coin will have a unique reverse design featuring an image emblematic of that spouse’s life and work, as well as “The United States of America,” “E Pluribus Unum,” “$10,” “1/2 oz.” and “.9999 Fine Gold.”
When a President served without a First Spouse, such as Thomas Jefferson, a gold coin will be issued bearing an obverse image emblematic of Liberty as depicted on a circulating coin of that era, and bearing a reverse image emblematic of themes of that President.
More Info: 2007 First Spouse Martha Washington $10 Gold MS70 NGC
2007 $10 Gold Jefferson Liberty First Spouse MS70
Coin Grade:
This coin has a quality (GRADE) rating of Mint State 70 out of 70. This quality (GRADE) rating is determined on the Sheldon scale, on which points are deducted from 70 for each flaw or imperfection on a coin’s surface. A 70 is thus the highest grade a coin can achieve, with no flaws visible to the unaided eye. NGC guarantees the quality and authenticity of each coin.
About the First Spouse Gold Coin Program:
The United States is honoring our nation’s First Spouses by issuing one-half ounce $10 gold coins featuring their images. They are issued in the order that they served as first spouse, beginning in 2007 with Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson’s Liberty and Dolley Madison. The United States Mint will mint and issue First Spouse gold coins on the same schedule as the Presidential $1 coins that are issued honoring the presidents.
The obverse of these coins feature portraits of the nation’s First Spouses, their names, the dates and order of their term as first spouse, and the year of minting or issuance. Also includes are the words “In God We Trust” and “Liberty.” Each coin will have a unique reverse design featuring an image emblematic of that spouse life and work, as well as “The United States of America,” “E Pluribus Unum,” “$10,” “1/2 oz.” and “.9999 Fine Gold.”
When a President served without a First Spouse, such as Thomas Jefferson, a gold coin will be issued bearing an obverse image emblematic of Liberty, as depicted on a circulating coin of that era. Its reverse design will have an image emblematic of themes of that President.
More Info: 2007 $10 Gold Jefferson Liberty First Spouse MS70
2008 Elizabeth Monroe $10 BU Gold MS70 NGC OGP
Coin Information:
Denomination: $10.00
Mintage Year: 2008
Mint Mark: West Point, NY
Diameter: 26.49mm
Coin Grade: MS70
Certified by: NGC
Obverse Description:
The obverse features a portrait of Elizabeth Monroe.
Reverse Description:
The reverse depicts Elizabeth Monroe at a reception marking the 1818 reopening of the White House after it had been burned during the War of 1812.
This coin has a quality (GRADE) rating of Mint State 70 out of 70. This quality (GRADE) rating is determined on the Sheldon scale, on which points are deducted from 70 for each flaw or imperfection on a coin’s surface. A 70 is thus the highest grade a coin can achieve, with no flaws visible to the unaided eye. NGC guarantees the quality and authenticity of each coin.
Background Story:
This marks the second year of the First Spouse Gold Coin Series, the United States Mint’s first coin series to feature our Nation’s First Spouses.
Four one-half ounce, 24-karat (.9999 Fine Gold) First Spouse Coins will be minted and released annually in the order the spouses served as first spouse. The coins are minted in proof and uncirculated conditions and are available individually. Each First Spouse Gold Coin coincides with the release of the corresponding circulating Presidential $1 Coin. In 2008, the United States Mint will release the second four coins in the series which include Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Andrew Jackson’s Liberty and Martin Van Buren’s Liberty.
More Info: 2008 Elizabeth Monroe $10 BU Gold MS70 NGC OGP
2007 $5 Gold American Eagle NGC MS70
They contain their stated content in gold plus small amounts of alloy to create more durable and lasting coins, pieces that resist scratching and marring, allowing them to maintain a high degree of luster over time.
The Gold American Eagle has sold over 13.5 million ounces during the first 20 years of the program. This quality (GRADE) rating is determined on the Sheldon scale, on which points are deducted from 70 for each flaw or imperfection on a coin’s surface. A 70 is thus the highest grade a coin can achieve, with no flaws visible to the unaided eye.
The obverse description features a Rendition of Augustus St. Gaudens’ full length figure of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and olive branch in her left hand. The reverse has a family of eagles with male carrying olive branch and flying above a nest of a female eagle and eaglets. The words “In God We Trust”, “United States of America” & “E Pluribus Unum” are in scripted.
More Info: 2007 $5 Gold American Eagle NGC MS70
