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1846 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin
The 1846 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin features .900 purity gold with a weight of 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g). Issued by the United States Mint, this historical 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
$1,795.00
$1,795.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $1,031.34 · 0.2419 oz fine
- Premium
- $763.66 (74.0% 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-3101
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeAU-58
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 1846 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle Coin is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, struck by the United States Mint with a gold purity of .900 and a fine weight of 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g). Measuring 21.6 mm in diameter and 1.59 mm in thickness, this coin is not only a beautiful representation of American coinage but also a tangible asset for investors. The obverse features the renowned Liberty head, designed by Christian Gobrecht, which is a hallmark of the era, while the reverse depicts a powerful eagle, symbolizing the strength and freedom of the nation. This coin is eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), making it a strategic addition to any investment portfolio. With its historical significance and gold content, the 1846 Liberty Half Eagle is highly sought after by collectors and investors alike. At Rockwell Metals, we offer 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, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, and is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Enjoy instant sell-back liquidity or opt for insured armored direct-to-door delivery, ensuring your investment is both secure and accessible.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1846 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by Christian Gobrecht, adorned with a diadem inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY'. The date '1846' is prominently displayed below the bust, showcasing the artistry of early American coinage.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, a shield on its breast, and a banner reading 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. This design, also by Christian Gobrecht, symbolizes strength and freedom, reflecting the values of the United States during the mid-19th century.
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
- 1846
- Grade / Finish
- AU-58
- Diameter
- 21.6 mm
- Thickness
- 1.59 mm
- Face Value
- $5 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-5D-1846
- Catalog ID
- 3101
- 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 1846 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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