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Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
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1838-1885 Great Britain Gold 1/2 Sovereign Victoria Young Head
This 1838-1885 Great Britain Gold 1/2 Sovereign features .917 fine gold and weighs 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, it is a sought-after collectible for investors and numismatists alike.
.917 fine· 0.5000 troy oz (15.55 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-AU-2418
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeXF
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 1838-1885 Great Britain Gold 1/2 Sovereign Victoria Young Head is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, featuring a purity of .917 and a weight of 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, this coin is distinguished by its Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, designed by the renowned engraver William Wyon. The reverse, crafted by Benedetto Pistrucci, depicts the iconic image of St. George slaying the dragon, a symbol of bravery and national pride. This coin is not only a beautiful collectible but also a sound investment choice, as it is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m). Investors appreciate the sovereign guarantee of the coin's gold content, which provides a level of security in the fluctuating market. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and our Cryptographic Vault Passport system guarantees the authenticity of your investment. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind alongside the option for instant sell-back liquidity or insured delivery to your door.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the coin features the Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by engraver William Wyon. The inscription 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRIT: REGINA FID: DEF:' surrounds the portrait, signifying her title as the Queen of Great Britain and Defender of the Faith.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the classic design of St. George slaying the dragon, created by engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. The inscription 'ONE HALF SOVEREIGN' and the date of minting are typically included, reflecting the coin's denomination and historical significance.
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 Weight
- 0.5000 troy oz (15.55 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 1838
- Grade / Finish
- XF
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- N/A (Private Bullion)
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-SOV-1/2OZ-1838-1885
- Catalog ID
- 2418
- 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 1838 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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