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1896 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign
This 1896 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign features .917 Fine Gold content, weighing 0.1176 troy oz (3.66 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, it is a sought-after collectible for investors and numismatists alike.
.917 Fine Gold fine· 0.1176 troy oz (3.66 g)· IRA eligible
$605.38
$605.38 / item · cash price · The Royal Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $501.39 · 0.1176 oz fine
- Premium
- $103.99 (20.7% 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-2026
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeCirculated
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 1896 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, crafted from .917 Fine Gold, with a total weight of 0.1176 troy oz (3.66 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, this coin features a stunning obverse portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Sir Joseph Boehm, which is surrounded by the inscription that honors her reign. The reverse, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, depicts the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, a powerful symbol of bravery and virtue. This coin is not only a beautiful collectible but also a viable investment option, as it is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m). Investors appreciate its sovereign guarantee and historical significance, making it a desirable addition to any portfolio. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and our Cryptographic Vault Passport provides secure minting with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and instant sell-back liquidity, or you may choose insured armored direct-to-door delivery for your convenience.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1896 Gold Half-Sovereign features a portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Sir Joseph Boehm. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA FID: DEF:', signifying her title as the Queen of Great Britain and Defender of the Faith.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the iconic St. George and the Dragon motif, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. This powerful imagery symbolizes the victory of good over evil, with the inscription 'ONE HALF SOVEREIGN 1896' indicating its denomination and year of minting.
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
- .917 Fine Gold
- Fine Weight
- 0.1176 troy oz (3.66 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 1896
- Grade / Finish
- Circulated
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- £0.5 GBP
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-HS-1OZ-1896
- Catalog ID
- 2026
- 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 1896 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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