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

4,223

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: $1,789
Sold: 13 January 2013
Grade: MS70
Auction house: 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 $10 gold coin from the West Point Mint. The West Point Mint struck 4,223 uncirculated Louisa Adams First Spouse $10 gold coins dated 2008. The obverse features a portrait of Louisa Adams and the reverse displays a scene from her life. 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. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 15.55 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #395698.