An Accessible Type Set
If you are like me, one of your favorite things to collect are type coins, particularly those type coins from the 19th Century. Well, unbeknownst to many, the Mint recreated some of the most beautiful type coin designs starting in 2007. These coins were the bronze corollary to the First Spouse series of 1/2 ounce Gold Coins differing in their size and with the mottoes, denomination, and gold content information removed. The reason they exist is because the President at the time of his Presidency had no spouse. The enabling legislation specified that in the absence of a spouse, a symbol of Liberty, at the time of the President's term, would be used in place of a spouse.
So if you want a pristine set of Nineteenth Century coin design, at least the obverses, then these bronze beauties are the way to go. I assembled the whole set for approximately $40. I wish the Mint would have done Silver versions but I am happy with what they provided.
2007
Thomas Jefferson's Liberty (1801-1809)
Draped Bust - Gilbert Stuart/Robert Scot
1/2 Dime to Dollar
2008
Andrew Jackson's Liberty (1829-1837)
Capped Bust - John Reich
1/2 Dime to Half Dollar
Martin Van Buren's Liberty (1837-1841)
Liberty Seated - Christian Gobrecht
1/2 Dime to Dollar
2010
James Buchanan's Liberty (1857-1861)
Coronet Head - Christian Gobrecht
Gold Coins- Quarter Eagle, Half Eagle, and Eagle
Reference: A Guide Book of United States Coins, 2020 EditionFirst Spouse Bronze Medals - http://firstspousegoldcoin.com/first-spouse-bronze-medals/
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