2011 (W) Lucy Hayes First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2011

Denomination

Gold Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date

Designer

Susan Gamble/Barbara Fox

Mintage

2,263

Composition

99.99% Gold

Weight

15.55g

Diameter

26.5mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$5,058

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: $2,200
Sold: 2 December 2012
Grade: MS70
Auction house: Great Collections

Description

The 2011 (W) Lucy Hayes 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 2,263 uncirculated Lucy Hayes First Spouse $10 gold coins dated 2011. The obverse features a portrait of Lucy Hayes and the reverse displays a scene from her life. Wife of Rutherford B. Hayes, known as "Lemonade Lucy" for banning alcohol at the White House; she was the first First Lady with a college degree. The reverse depicts the first Easter Egg Roll at the White House. 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 #506968.