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in stockGold · 1890
Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
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1890 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle
The 1890 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle features .900 purity gold with a weight of 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g). Issued by the United States Mint, this coin is sought after by investors and collectors alike for its historical significance and gold content.
.900 fine· 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g)· IRA eligible
$96,995.00
$96,995.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $1,031.34 · 0.2419 oz fine
- Premium
- $95,963.66 (9304.7% 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-3139
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradePR-66 DCAM
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 1890 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle is a remarkable piece of 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 measures 21.65 mm in diameter and is a prime example of the artistry of its time, featuring the iconic Liberty head on the obverse, designed by James B. Longacre. The reverse displays a powerful eagle, symbolizing the strength and resilience of the United States. As a collectible, this coin holds significant historical value, appealing to both investors and numismatists alike.
From an investment perspective, the 1890 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle is an IRA-eligible asset under IRC Section 408(m), making it a viable option for those looking to diversify their retirement portfolios with precious metals. Its sovereign guarantee adds a layer of security, while its historical significance enhances its desirability in the market.
At Rockwell Metals, we offer seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best price for your investment. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers for authenticity. Our coins are allocated in segregated storage within our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind. Additionally, our platform offers instant sell-back liquidity, allowing you to easily convert your investment back to cash or take delivery directly to your door, insured and armored for your protection.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1890 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle showcases the iconic Liberty head, designed by James B. Longacre. Liberty is depicted wearing a coronet inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY', surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies, symbolizing freedom and independence.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse features a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, a design also by Longacre. The eagle is encircled by the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'FIVE DOLLARS', representing the coin's value and the strength of the nation.
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
- 1890
- Grade / Finish
- PR-66 DCAM
- Diameter
- 21.65 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $5 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-5D-1890
- Catalog ID
- 3139
- 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 1890 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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