2012 (W) Proof Frances Cleveland 2nd First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold

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The 2012 (W) Proof Frances Cleveland 2nd First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold is a proof $10 gold coin struck at the West Point Mint, part of the First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date series. The West Point Mint struck 3,104 proof Frances Cleveland 2nd First Spouse $10 gold coins dated 2012. The obverse features a portrait of Frances Cleveland 2nd and the reverse displays a scene from her life. Youngest First Lady in history at age 21 when she married President Grover Cleveland in the White House in 1886. She is honored with two coins in the series for Cleveland's two non-consecutive terms. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 15.55 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #512936.