Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Coin

September 10, 2009 · Posted in First Spouse Gold Coin Releases · 7 Comments 

  

The 2007 First Spouse Gold Coin program from the United States Mint featured the Dolley Madison gold coin as the fourth release in it's inaugural year of production.

Dolley Madison was born in Virginia in 1768 and married James Madison in September of 1794. Known for her cheerful demeanor and being a gracious host at many of her wildly popular social gatherings attended by the most influential members of society. Replacing the smaller dinners preferred by previous Presidential families with larger events which came to be known as dove parties, these functions became venues were current events could be discussed by many in a relaxed setting.  Read more