2008-W 1/2 oz Gold Jackson's Liberty BU (w/Box & COA)

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Issued in 2008, this half-ounce gold coin presents a fascinating window into early nineteenth-century American design and presidential history. Struck at the West Point Mint, the ten-dollar denomination belongs to a series honoring the spouses of American presidents. Because Andrew Jackson's wife, Rachel, passed away in December before his inauguration, the coin depicts an allegorical representation of Liberty on its obverse. The front design replicates the classic bust of Liberty that graced the lettered-edge half dollars circulating from 1807 to 1836. This elegant profile is flanked by the dates of Jackson's two terms in office, 1829 and 1837, along with the 2008 year of issue and the West Point 'W' mint mark. On the reverse, the coin features a dynamic scene of Andrew Jackson on horseback, leading his soldiers during the Battle of New Orleans. This side also bears the nickname 'Old Hickory' alongside the weight and purity inscriptions, which confirm the piece contains a half ounce of 0.9999 fine gold. With a limited production of only 4,754 pieces, this Brilliant Uncirculated issue serves as a striking tribute to both early American coinage art and a pivotal moment in military history.