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in stockGold · 1885
Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
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1885 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle
This 1885 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle coin contains 0.1209 troy oz of .900 fine gold. Issued by the United States Mint, it is a sought-after collectible for investors and numismatists alike.
.900 fine· 0.1209 troy oz (3.75 g)· IRA eligible
$91,495.00
$91,495.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $515.17 · 0.1209 oz fine
- Premium
- $90,979.83 (17660.3% 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-3142
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 1885 $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle is a distinguished piece of American numismatic history, crafted from .900 fine gold and weighing 0.1209 troy oz (3.75 g). This coin, minted by the United States Mint, features a diameter of 18 mm, making it a compact yet significant addition to any collection. The obverse showcases the classic Liberty head, a design by James B. Longacre, which has become synonymous with American gold coinage. The reverse depicts a powerful eagle, a symbol of the nation's strength and freedom, surrounded by the inscriptions that affirm its status as legal tender.
As an investment, the 1885 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle offers both historical significance and intrinsic value, appealing to collectors and investors alike. Its .900 purity ensures a reliable gold content, while its sovereign guarantee provides an added layer of security. Furthermore, this coin qualifies for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify their retirement portfolios with physical assets.
At Rockwell Metals, we facilitate a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best market rates. 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 $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind for investors. Additionally, our platform offers instant sell-back liquidity, allowing you to easily convert your holdings back into cash or opt for insured armored delivery to your doorstep.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1885 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by engraver James B. Longacre. The inscription 'LIBERTY' adorns the headband, while the date '1885' is positioned below the bust.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, a design that symbolizes freedom and strength. The words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and '2 1/2 DOLLARS' encircle the eagle, reinforcing 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
- 1885
- Grade / Finish
- PR-66+ DCAM
- Diameter
- 18 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $2.50 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-QUARTER-EAGLE-1885
- Catalog ID
- 3142
- 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 1885 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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