The Abigail Adams First Spouse coin almost makes me mad! By all accounts, she was an extremely intelligent, vibrant woman who urged her husband, second U.S. President John Adams, to remember women's issues as well as the concerns of men when he was leading our nascent nation. She carried on an active correspondence with her husband, family, and friends while managing his business interests and farm while he was in office. I really don't comprehend why the designers of this coin had to depict her as a frowning, dour-looking old matron.
The obverse designer and engraver was U.S Mint medallic sculptor Joseph Menna. Learn more about the life of Abigail Adams, or see the John Adams Presidential Dollar.
The obverse designer and engraver was U.S Mint medallic sculptor Joseph Menna. Learn more about the life of Abigail Adams, or see the John Adams Presidential Dollar.