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newGold · 1889
Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
Market ask · new
1889 $1 Indian Head Gold Coin
The 1889 $1 Indian Head Gold Coin contains 0.0484 troy oz of .900 fine gold. Minted by the United States Mint, it features iconic designs and is sought after by collectors and investors alike.
.900 fine· 0.0484 troy oz (1.50 g)· IRA eligible
$2,869.00
$2,869.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · New
- Metal value
- $206.35 · 0.0484 oz fine
- Premium
- $2,662.65 (1290.3% 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-3140
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeMS-66+
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 1889 $1 Indian Head Gold Coin is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, containing 0.0484 troy oz of .900 fine gold. This coin, minted by the United States Mint, features exquisite craftsmanship and is graded MS-66+, indicating its high quality and appeal to collectors. The obverse presents Lady Liberty in a feathered headdress, a design that reflects the artistry of engraver James B. Longacre. The reverse depicts a proud eagle, a symbol of American strength, surrounded by a laurel wreath. This coin is not only a collectible but also an investment, as it is eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing investors with a sovereign-backed asset. With Rockwell Metals, you can seamlessly integrate this coin into your portfolio, benefiting from our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and enjoy the security of our Cryptographic Vault Passport system, ensuring your asset is verified and securely stored in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Additionally, our instant sell-back liquidity offers flexibility for investors looking to capitalize on market dynamics.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1889 Indian Head Gold Coin features a striking depiction of Lady Liberty adorned with a feathered headdress, designed by the renowned engraver James B. Longacre. The inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting are elegantly displayed, enhancing its historical significance.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, symbolizing strength and freedom. The design, also by Longacre, includes the denomination '1 DOLLAR' and the mint mark, if applicable, surrounded by a laurel wreath, representing victory and honor.
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
- 0.0484 troy oz (1.50 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1889
- Grade / Finish
- MS-66+
- Diameter
- 15 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $1 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-IH-1D-1889
- Catalog ID
- 3140
- 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 1889 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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