10 Dollars (Lou Hoover; Bullion Coinage) , United States
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Portrait of Lou Hoover
Latin
LOU HOOVER IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY 2014 W 31ST 1929-1933
Reverse
Depiction of a 1920’s style radio set. The design is intended to recognize Mrs. Hoover as the first First Lady to give a public radio address. An inscription reads “First Public Address April 19, 1929”.
Latin
· UNITED STATES OF AMERICA · ·E PLURIBUS UNUM · $10 · 1/2 Oz. .9999 FINE GOLD
Specifications
- Weight15.554g
- Diameter26.5mm
- Thickness1.88mm
- CompositionGold (.9999)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound
- TechniqueMilled
- Value10 Dollars
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