2008 (W) Van Buren's Liberty 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

Christian Gobrecht/Thomas Cleveland

Mintage

4,334

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: $1,869
Sold: 28 April 2013
Grade: MS70
Auction house: Great Collections

Description

The 2008 (W) Van Buren's Liberty First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold is a $10 gold coin from the West Point Mint, belonging to the First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date series. The West Point Mint struck 4,334 uncirculated Van Buren's Liberty First Spouse $10 gold coins dated 2008. The obverse features Christian Gobrecht's Seated Liberty from the dime, a design in use during Martin Van Buren's presidency, chosen because he served without a spouse, and the reverse displays a scene tied to his life. Martin Van Buren's wife Hannah died in 1819, eighteen years before his presidency. 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 #395702.