The Establishment Of The United States Mint
On April 2, 1792, Americans witnessed the passage of the Mint Act. This important Act led to the creation of Philadelphia's mint, and paved the way for the production of the currency that is presently used by the United States today. Thomas Jefferson is the original founder of the coin classification system, and was adamant that the United States have it's own personal mint in operation. When the 1792 Mint Act passed, it brought Jefferson's visions for the coinage system into reality, and established the first legitimate mint in the country. It also set the United States' dollar value at 24.75 gold grains. Read more
Dolley Madison First Spouse Gold Coin
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
Abigail Adams First Spouse Gold Coin
The 2007 inaugural edition of First Spouse $10 Gold Coins from the United States Mint featured the Abigail Smith First Spouse Gold Coin as it's second release overall. The coin's obverse which features a beautiful potrait of the First Lady designed by famed sculptor Joseph Menna. The coin's reverse features a design by Thomas Cleveland and was sculpted by Phebe Hemphill. This design showcases Abigail Adams writing her famous 1776 letter appealing to her husband to move forward the Women's Rights Movement in his work with the new United States Republic. This letter would become to be known as "Remember The Ladies". Read more
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