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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
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1851-O $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle
The 1851-O $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle features .900 purity gold with a weight of 0.1209 troy oz. Minted by the United States Mint, this Extra Fine coin is sought after by collectors and investors for its historical significance and gold content.
.900 fine· 0.1209 troy oz (3.75 g)· IRA eligible
$1,095.00
$1,095.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $515.46 · 0.1209 oz fine
- Premium
- $579.54 (112.4% 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-3098
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeExtra Fine
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 1851-O $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle is a remarkable piece of American numismatic history, struck by the United States Mint with a purity of .900 and a fine weight of 0.1209 troy oz (3.75 g). This Extra Fine coin, with a diameter of 18 mm, features a stunning obverse design by James B. Longacre, depicting the head of Liberty adorned with a diadem inscribed with 'LIBERTY'. The reverse design, featuring a bold eagle, symbolizes the strength and freedom of the United States, accompanied by the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and '2 1/2 DOLLARS'. As a collectible, this coin is not only a tangible asset but also a piece of history, making it a desirable addition for investors and collectors alike. Its status as an IRA-eligible asset under IRC Section 408(m) further enhances its appeal, allowing for tax-advantaged growth in precious metals. Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure your investment at the best price. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, providing XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers for authenticity. Our coins are stored in segregated allocations within Lloyd's of London insured vaults, ensuring maximum security. Additionally, we provide instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy to manage your investment portfolio.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1851-O Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by James B. Longacre. The inscription 'LIBERTY' crowns her head, while the date '1851' is positioned below.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, symbolizing strength and freedom. The design includes the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and '2 1/2 DOLLARS', emphasizing its legal tender status.
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
- .900
- Fine Weight
- 0.1209 troy oz (3.75 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1851
- Grade / Finish
- Extra Fine
- Diameter
- 18 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $2.50 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-2.5D-1851
- Catalog ID
- 3098
- 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 1851 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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