On Thursday, December 1, 2011, the United States Mint began selling its 2011 Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coins and companion 1 5/16 inch Lucretia Garfield bronze medal.
Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold CoinsAt the same time, the U.S. Mint launched the 2011 First Spouse Bronze Medal Set. The set contains four bronze medals celebrating Lucretia Garfield and the three other First Ladies honored this year -- Eliza Johnson, Julia Grant, Lucy Hayes
The Lucretia coins are the last of four First Ladies honored on the 2011 First Spouse Gold Coins. These half ounce 24 karat gold coins are being offered in proof and uncirculated versions for $1,029.00 and $1,016.00, respectively. Their prices are subject to change.
The obverse of the coins and the bronze medal feature a portrait of the First Lady. Inscriptions include LUCRETIA GARFIELD, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2011, 20th and 1881. On the reverse is an image of Lucretia sitting and painting on a canvas. Inscriptions on the coin include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, ½ OZ. and .9999 FINE GOLD.
The individual Lucretia bronze medal is $7.95. All four bronze medals of the First Ladies honored in 2011 are available separately as well as part of the aforementioned Bronze Medal set. The set is priced $19.95, which is a savings of more than 37% as compared to purchasing the individual bronze medals alone.
2011 First Spouse Bronze Medal SetLucretia Garfield's spouse's coin, the 2011 James Garfield Presidential $1 coin, was released on November 17 and is being sold in 25-coin rolls.
View this site's US Coins guide for information on other United States Mint products.
For reference, the Mint's press release about the gold coins, bronze medal, and Bronze Medal Set
follows.
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced the opening of sales for the Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coin and Bronze Medal on December 1, at noon Eastern Time (ET). The .9999 fine (24-karat) gold coin will be available in proof and uncirculated versions.
The obverse (heads side) of the coin was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Associate Designer Barbara Fox and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill. The design bears the likeness of Lucretia Garfield with the inscriptions LUCRETIA GARFIELD, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 2011, 20th and 1881.
The coin's reverse (tails side) was designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso. The design represents Lucretia's interest in art and features her painting on a canvas with brush and palette in hand. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, $10, ½ OZ. and .9999 FINE GOLD.
The maximum mintage for Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coins is set at 15,000 across all product options. Customer demand will determine the ratio of proof coins to uncirculated coins produced within the total maximum issuance of 15,000. Pricing for the gold coins will be based on the United States Mint's pricing structure, available at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog. Pricing of the 1-5/16" bronze medal duplicates is set at $7.95 each.
The Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Bronze Medal is also included in the 2011 First Spouse Medal Series: Four-Medal Set. This set, also available for purchase on December 1 at noon ET, includes bronze medals bearing the likenesses of the Eliza Johnson, Julia Grant, Lucy Hayes and Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coins. The set is priced at $19.95 each.
To place an order, visit http://www.usmint.gov/catalog or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT (6468). A fee of $4.95 will be added to all domestic orders to cover shipping and handling costs.
Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of December 1, 2011, noon ET shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored. For more information, please review the United States Mint's Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.
The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.
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