Buchanan Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin – Proof

Buchanan Liberty First Spouse Gold Coin line art - click to enlarge (proof image not available at time of posting)

General Coin Information

The Buchanan Liberty First Spouse Gold Proof Coin is the fourth coin in the series to feature an image of the mythical character Liberty instead of an actual woman.

This is because the Presidential Coin Act of 2005 which authorized the series requires Liberty be used when the sitting President had no wife during his administration. In James Buchanan's case, this is especially true since he was a lifelong bachelor.

Each coin is struck from 1/2 ounce of .9999 fine gold (24-karat) and is issued with a face value of $10. The First Spouse coins come in two finishes, either uncirculated or proof at each design is limited to a maximum mintage of 40,000 across all product options.

Of note, while in office, Buchanan's niece Harriet Lane served as the official White House hostess.

The Buchanan Liberty coin is also available in an uncirculated version.

Obverse Design

As Buchanan never had a spouse, the coin honoring his Presidency includes a design of Liberty that would have appeared on a coin during his administration. In this case the Liberty Head Quarter Eagle that appeared from 1840-1907, originally designed by Christian Gobrecht. Also shown are the words "IN GOD WE TRUST", "LIBERTY", "2010", "15th Presidency" and "1857-1861".

Reverse Design

On the reverse we see a young Buchanan working as a bookkeeper in his family's small country store. Also shown are the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "$10", "1/2 OZ.", and ".9999 PURE GOLD".

Buchanan Coin Specifications

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2010 W $10 FIRST SPOUSE MARY LINCOLN gold Coin NGC PF 70 MS 70 2 COINS 1OZ    US $2,225.00

2010 W BUCHANAN LIBERTY SPOUSE GOLD $10 FIRST STRIKE PCGS MS70 UNCIRCULATED MS    US $1,299.99

2008 W $10 GOLD PIECE FIRST SPOUSE LOUISA ADAMS MS69 NGC low mintage of 4223    US $1,400.00

2010 W $10 FIRST SPOUSE 1 2 oz GOLD UNCIRCULATED BUCHANANS LIBERTY PCGS MS70 FS    US $1,299.00

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2011 W $10 FIRST SPOUSE 1 2 oz GOLD PROOF ELIZA JOHNSON PCGS PR69 FS    US $1,199.00

2007 W $10 DOLLEY MADISON GOLD PROOF Eagle COIN First Spouse Series 1 2 OZ 9999    US $950.00

2007 Abigail Adams $10 NGC MS 70 First Spouse gold coin graded PERFECT    US $1,195.00

2007 $10 ABIGAIL ADAMS FIRST SPOUSE GOLD 1 2 OZ 9999 FINE W BOX COA    US $787.77

Buchanan Gold Coin Resources

• Mint Information Page
• James Buchanan Biography - WhiteHouse.gov
• Harriet Lane Biography - WhiteHouse.gov