2008 (W) Louisa Adams 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

Susan Gamble/Joseph Menna

Mintage

3,885

Composition

99.99% Gold

Weight

15.55g

Diameter

26.5mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$9,155 - $9,155

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$1,789 MS70 01-13-2013 Great Collections

Description

Part of the First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date series, the 2008 (W) Louisa Adams First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold is a dollar from the West Point Mint. With a mintage of 3,885, this is a rare issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 23% of production. The obverse features a portrait of the presidential spouse (or a representation of Liberty for unmarried presidents) and the reverse displays a scene from the life of the featured spouse. Wife of John Quincy Adams and the only foreign-born First Lady (London); she was a skilled writer, musician, and diplomat. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. West Point's facility evolved from a bullion storage depot into a key coin production center, now responsible for many commemorative and precious-metal issues. Estimated market value is approximately $9.2K. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 15.55 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #395698.