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1873 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle
The 1873 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle features .900 purity gold with a fine weight of 0.9675 troy oz. 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· 0.9675 troy oz (30.10 g)· IRA eligible
$12,995.00
$12,995.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · New
- Metal value
- $4,122.61 · 0.9675 oz fine
- Premium
- $8,872.39 (215.2% 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-3148
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeMS-61
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 1873 $20 Liberty Gold Double 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 0.9675 troy oz (30.10 g), this coin is not only a symbol of wealth but also a testament to the artistry of its time. The obverse, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, features a striking profile of Liberty, while the reverse showcases a powerful eagle, both of which are rich in historical symbolism and artistic merit.
As an investment, the 1873 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle offers both intrinsic value through its gold content and numismatic appeal, making it a desirable addition to any portfolio. Its sovereign guarantee as legal tender enhances its liquidity in the global market, while its eligibility for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m) provides a strategic advantage for investors seeking to diversify their retirement assets.
Rockwell Metals ensures a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, allowing you to secure your investment at a competitive rate. 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. Additionally, our platform offers instant sell-back liquidity, ensuring you can access your funds quickly, whether you choose to store your coins with us or have them delivered directly to your door, fully insured.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1873 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle showcases the iconic Liberty head, designed by engraver Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Liberty is depicted in profile, adorned with a diadem, symbolizing freedom and enlightenment. The inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and the year '1873' encircle her image.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse features a majestic eagle in flight, a design that embodies strength and resilience. The eagle is surrounded by a laurel wreath, symbolizing victory and peace. The denomination '20 DOLLARS' and the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' are prominently displayed, reinforcing the coin's significance as legal tender.
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
- 0.9675 troy oz (30.10 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1873
- Grade / Finish
- MS-61
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $20 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-20D-1873-MS61
- Catalog ID
- 3148
- 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 1873 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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