USA: First Spouse – Florence Harding 1/2 oz Gold 2008 First Strike

USA: First Spouse – Florence Harding 1/2 oz Gold 2014 First Strike is a collector's gold coin commemorating the wife of the 29th President of the United States, Warren G. Harding. This release is part of the prestigious First Spouse Gold Coins series, which highlights the figures and achievements of America's First Ladies. The 2014 edition in the First Strike version features a coin from the first strikes of the series, with a PCGS MS70 grade, indicating a very high standard of preservation when evaluated by an independent expert.

The coin is minted from pure 999.9 gold, weighs 1/2 troy ounce, and has a diameter of 26.5 mm. Its denomination is 10 US dollars, and the official status of legal tender confirms the authenticity of this issue. The mintage of the "uncirculated" (MS) version is 1,944 pieces, highlighting the limited nature of this coin.

The design of the coin refers to the social activity of Florence Harding, who supported the women's movement, social communication, and initiatives for veterans. Symbolic elements on the reverse, including a microphone, ballot box, and voting cards, refer to her involvement in public affairs and the fight for civil rights. The gold coin featuring her likeness also stands as a testament to the role of women in public life in the United States.

Obverse depicts a portrait of Florence Harding, surrounded by inscriptions with her name, title, and life dates.

Reverse features symbolic representations of Florence Harding's social activism – a microphone, a ballot box, and voting cards – along with inscriptions indicating the denomination, year of issue, and gold purity.