Numismatic

2007-W 1/2 oz Proof Gold Jefferson's Liberty (w/Box & COA)

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In 2007, the United States Mint launched a special series of gold coins to honor the nation's First Spouses. However, because Thomas Jefferson had been a widower for nearly two decades by the time he assumed the presidency, this specific release features a classic representation of Liberty on its front. The design is modeled after the historic Draped Bust Half Cent, linking the modern coin to the early days of American coinage. Struck at the West Point Mint in New York, this proof coin is composed of a half troy ounce of highly pure 0.9999 fine gold. While the front celebrates Liberty, the reverse of the coin is dedicated to the legacy of Thomas Jefferson himself. It features a detailed depiction of his final resting place, the monument located at his Monticello estate. The inscriptions on the reverse mirror the famous epitaph on his tombstone, highlighting his proudest achievements as the author of the Declaration of Independence, the creator of the Virginia statute for religious freedom, and the founder of the University of Virginia. This ten dollar denomination piece beautifully blends early American coin design with a tribute to the country's third president.