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 - $5,058

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$1,095 MS70 01-30-2018 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. With a mintage of 1,993, this is a rare issue — ranked 3rd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 20% of production. The obverse features a portrait of the presidential spouse (or a representation of Liberty for unmarried presidents) and the reverse displays a scene from the life of the featured spouse. Wife of William Howard Taft who was instrumental in bringing 3,000 Japanese cherry trees to Washington, D.C., in 1912, which remain a beloved annual attraction. 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. Estimated market value is approximately $5.1K. Struck in 99.99% gold, weighing 15.55 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #518115.