The following is a release from the US MintWASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced the new designs for the 2015 First Spouse Gold Coins.
The four honorees this year are Bess Truman, Mamie Eisenhower, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Lady Bird Johnson. Design information is below.
Bess Truman First Spouse Gold Coin
Obverse Designer: United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer
Joel Iskowitz Obverse Sculptor: United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver
Phebe Hemphill Reverse Designer: AIP Designer
Joel Iskowitz Reverse Sculptor: United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver
Charles Vickers Design Description: The reverse features a locomotive wheel moving along railroad tracks, representing Mrs. Truman's support for her husband on his 1948 whistle stop campaign trip for re-election as president.
Mamie Eisenhower First Spouse Gold Coin
Obverse Designer: AIP Designer
Richard Masters Obverse Sculptor: United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver
Joseph Menna Reverse Designer: AIP Designer Barbara Fox
Reverse Sculptor: United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver
Renata Gordon Design Description: The reverse features a woman's hand holding up a political campaign button with the slogan "I Like Mamie," referring to Mrs. Eisenhower's popularity as a first spouse, her involvement in her husband's presidential campaigns, and the popular campaign slogan "I Like Ike."
Jacqueline Kennedy First Spouse Gold Coin
Obverse Designer: AIP Designer
Susan Gamble Obverse Sculptor: United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver
Phebe Hemphill Reverse Designer: AIP Designer
Benjamin Sowards Reverse Sculptor: United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver
Jim Licaretz Design Description: The reverse features the saucer magnolia Mrs. Kennedy chose to be planted in the White House garden and near the eternal flame at her husband's grave at Arlington National Cemetery. The petals stretch across the globe, its tips connecting the points of some of her most notable diplomatic visits.
Lady Bird Johnson First Spouse Gold Coin
Obverse Designer: AIP Designer Linda Fox
Obverse Sculptor: United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso
Reverse Designer: AIP Designer
Chris Costello Reverse Sculptor: United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver
Renata Gordon Design Description: The reverse depicts the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and flowers in reference to Mrs. Johnson's efforts in the beautification and conservation of America, which began in Washington, D.C.
Posted 03/17/2015 07:41 am
