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2008-W 1/4 oz Burnished American Platinum Eagle
The 2008-W 1/4 oz Burnished American Platinum Eagle features .9995 purity and a weight of 0.25 troy oz. Issued by the United States Mint, this coin is sought after by investors for its beauty and investment potential.
.9995 fine· 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g)· IRA eligible
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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-PT-1623
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
Chain of custodyUnited States 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 2008-W 1/4 oz Burnished American Platinum Eagle is a remarkable piece of numismatic artistry, crafted with .9995 purity and weighing 0.25 troy oz (7.7751 g). This coin, issued by the United States Mint in 2008, features a diameter of 22 mm and a thickness of 1.32 mm, making it a compact yet significant addition to any collection. The obverse showcases the iconic Statue of Liberty, designed by John Mercanti, symbolizing the values of freedom and democracy, while the reverse depicts a majestic eagle in flight, designed by Thomas D. Rogers, representing strength and resilience. This coin is not only a beautiful collectible but also an investment vehicle, eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m). Investors appreciate its sovereign guarantee and liquidity in the global market, making it a prudent choice for diversifying portfolios. Additionally, Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best price. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, allowing for complete transparency and traceability. Our coins are allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind for investors. With our instant sell-back liquidity option, you can easily liquidate your assets when needed, or choose our insured armored direct-to-door delivery for added convenience.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 2008-W Burnished American Platinum Eagle features a stunning depiction of the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing freedom and democracy. This design, created by renowned engraver John Mercanti, is accompanied by the inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting, '2008'.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases an elegant eagle in flight, designed by Thomas D. Rogers, representing strength and resilience. The coin's reverse is inscribed with the words 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', '25 DOLLARS', and '1/4 OZ PLATINUM', highlighting its denomination and metal content.
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
- Platinum
- Purity
- .9995
- Fine Weight
- 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 2008
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 22 mm
- Thickness
- 1.32 mm
- Face Value
- $25 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-PT-BURN-1/4OZ-2008
- Catalog ID
- 1623
- 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
United States Mint. Die-verified 2008 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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