2008 (W) Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2008

Denomination

Gold Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date

Designer

Joel Iskowitz/Frank Morris

Mintage

4,519

Composition

99.99% Gold

Weight

15.55g

Diameter

26.5mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$9,155

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $1,711
Sold: 13 January 2013
Grade: MS70
Auction house: Great Collections

Description

The 2008 (W) Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold was struck at the West Point Mint as a $10 gold coin in the First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date series. The West Point Mint struck 4,519 uncirculated Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse $10 gold coins dated 2008. The obverse features a portrait of Elizabeth Monroe and the reverse displays a scene from her life. Wife of James Monroe who brought formal European-style etiquette to the White House and oversaw its reopening after British destruction. The reverse depicts Elizabeth at the reception for the reopened White House in 1818. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. The West Point Mint, once a bullion depository, became a full production facility specializing in commemorative and bullion coinage. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 15.55 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #395696.