2020-01-01 Wed

The United States of America had issued this 10 dollars gold commemorative coin with the theme of Dolley Madison; the first lady of the United States of America (1809-1817) in the year 2007.

Dolley Madison was the wife of James Madison, president of the United States of America 1809-1817. She was born in the year 1768 in North Carolina. After her birth, her family moved her to their home colony of Virginia. Dolley Madison is always remembered as one of the most charming and entertaining First Ladies of her era, was raised in Philadelphia as a Quaker.

The obverse of this coin depicts the bust of Dolley Madison with the inscription ‘DOLLEY MADISON’ written at the top; the inscription ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ and ‘LIBERTY’ year ‘2007’ and mintmark ‘w’ written on the left and right side of the coin. The inscription 4th 1809-1817’ written at the bottom of the coin. The reverse side of the coin First Lady during one of her most recounted moments. When she saved the cabinet papers and a Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington just before approaching British troops set the White House on fire.

Image Courtesy: usmint.gov