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1870 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle
The 1870 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle features .900 purity gold with a weight of 0.9675 troy oz. Minted by the United States Mint, this historic coin is sought after by investors and collectors alike for its rich heritage and investment value.
.900 fine· 0.9675 troy oz (30.1 g)· IRA eligible
$12,995.00
$12,995.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $4,124.94 · 0.9675 oz fine
- Premium
- $8,870.06 (215.0% 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-3150
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 1870 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, crafted from .900 fine gold and weighing 0.9675 troy oz (30.1 g). This coin, minted by the United States Mint, features a diameter of 34 mm, making it a substantial and visually striking investment. The obverse is graced by the profile of Liberty, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, while the reverse depicts a soaring eagle, symbolizing the strength and freedom of the nation. This coin is not only a collector's item but also an IRA-eligible investment under IRC Section 408(m), providing a sovereign guarantee of its value. Investors appreciate its historical significance and the stability it offers in a diversified portfolio. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, verifying its authenticity through XRF-spectrometer analysis. Our coins are stored in segregated allocations within our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind for your investment. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, allowing you to capitalize on market movements effortlessly.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1870 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by engraver Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Liberty is depicted in profile, adorned with a diadem inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY'. The date '1870' is positioned below her neck, showcasing the coin's year of minting.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle in flight, a design that symbolizes strength and freedom. The eagle is surrounded by a laurel wreath, representing peace and victory. The inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'TWENTY DOLLARS' are prominently displayed, affirming 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
- 0.9675 troy oz (30.1 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1870
- Grade / Finish
- AU-58+
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $20 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-20D-1870
- Catalog ID
- 3150
- 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 1870 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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