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1848-C $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle
The 1848-C $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle features .900 purity and a weight of 0.2419 troy oz. Minted by the United States Mint, this historic coin is sought after by collectors and investors alike for its numismatic value and gold content.
.900 fine· 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g)· IRA eligible
$4,995.00
$4,995.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $1,030.76 · 0.2419 oz fine
- Premium
- $3,964.24 (384.6% over spot)
- Spot
- $4,261.10 /oz · as of 04:30 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-3100
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeXF-40
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 1848-C $5 Liberty Gold Half 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 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g). This coin, featuring no specified diameter or thickness, is a testament to the craftsmanship of its time and is adorned with anti-counterfeit features inherent to its design. The obverse displays the iconic Liberty head, designed by James B. Longacre, with the inscription 'LIBERTY' and the year '1848', while the reverse features a powerful eagle, symbolizing the strength of the nation, surrounded by the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'FIVE DOLLARS'.
As a collectible, the 1848-C Liberty Gold Half Eagle holds significant numismatic value, appealing to both investors and collectors. Its historical context and gold content make it a desirable asset in the precious metals market. Furthermore, this coin qualifies for inclusion in a Precious Metals IRA under IRC Section 408(m), providing investors with a secure and tax-advantaged way to diversify their portfolios.
At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, alongside our Cryptographic Vault Passport which guarantees the authenticity of each coin through XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Each coin is allocated within our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and security. Additionally, our platform provides instant sell-back liquidity, allowing for efficient asset management and conversion to cash when needed.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1848-C $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by engraver James B. Longacre. The inscription 'LIBERTY' adorns the top, while the date '1848' is positioned at the bottom, showcasing the coin's historical significance.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, symbolizing strength and freedom. The design is encircled by the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'FIVE DOLLARS', reflecting the coin's 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
- 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1848
- Grade / Finish
- XF-40
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $5 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-5D-1848
- Catalog ID
- 3100
- 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 1848 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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