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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
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1912 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Coin - George V (Brilliant Uncirculated)
The 1912 Great Britain Gold Sovereign features .9167 purity and a weight of .2354 troy oz (7.32 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, this coin is sought after by investors for its historical significance and gold content.
.9167 fine· .2354 troy oz (7.32 g)· IRA eligible
$1,092.75
$1,092.75 / item · cash price · The Royal Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $1,003.63 · 0.2354 oz fine
- Premium
- $89.12 (8.9% over spot)
- Spot
- $4,263.50 /oz · as of 04:45 PM ET
- Fixed market ask · melt floor monitored
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
Price holds through checkout · KYC at first purchase · cancel before settlement
A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AU-1285
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
Chain of custodyThe Royal Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1912 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Coin, struck by The Royal Mint, boasts a remarkable .9167 purity and a fine weight of .2354 troy oz (7.32 g). Measuring 22.05 mm in diameter and 1.5 mm in thickness, this coin is a testament to the craftsmanship of British minting. The obverse features the distinguished portrait of King George V, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, while the reverse depicts the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci that has become synonymous with British numismatic heritage.
Historically, the Gold Sovereign has been a staple in the portfolios of investors and collectors alike, not only for its intrinsic gold value but also for its rich history and cultural significance. The sovereign is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing a sovereign guarantee that enhances its appeal as a secure investment option.
At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, allowing you to secure your investment at a competitive rate. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, ensuring authenticity through XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Our coins are allocated in segregated storage within our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind for your investment. Additionally, our platform offers instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy to manage your assets with confidence.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1912 Gold Sovereign features the regal portrait of King George V, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal. The inscription reads 'GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP.' which translates to 'George V, by the Grace of God, King of all Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.'
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the iconic St. George and the Dragon motif, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci. This powerful imagery symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, reflecting the strength and heritage of the British monarchy.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- .9167
- Fine Weight
- .2354 troy oz (7.32 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 1912
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 22.05 mm
- Thickness
- 1.5 mm
- Face Value
- N/A (Private Bullion)
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-SOV-1912-BU
- Catalog ID
- 1285
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
The Royal Mint. Die-verified 1912 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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