2013 (W) Helen Taft First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2013

Denomination

Gold Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date

Designer

Phebe Hemphill/Richard Masters

Mintage

1,993

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: $1,095
Sold: 30 January 2018
Grade: MS70
Auction house: eBay

Description

Produced at the West Point Mint, the 2013 (W) Helen Taft First Spouse Ten Dollar Gold is part of the First Spouse Gold 2007 to Date series. The West Point Mint struck 1,993 uncirculated Helen Taft First Spouse $10 gold coins dated 2013. The obverse features a portrait of Helen Taft and the reverse displays a scene from her life. Wife of William Howard Taft who was instrumental in bringing 3,000 Japanese cherry trees to Washington, D.C., in 1912. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Coined at the West Point Mint, which transitioned from bullion depository to a dedicated production facility for commemorative and investment-grade coins. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 15.55 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #518115.