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1852 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle
The 1852 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle features .900 purity gold with a weight of 0.2419 troy oz. Minted by the United States Mint, this coin is sought after by investors and collectors for its historical significance and gold content.
.900 fine· 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g)· IRA eligible
$2,469.00
$2,469.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $1,031.34 · 0.2419 oz fine
- Premium
- $1,437.66 (139.4% 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-3168
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeAlmost Uncirculated (AU-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 1852 $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 21.6 mm in diameter and is recognized for its historical significance and aesthetic appeal. The obverse features the iconic Liberty head, designed by James B. Longacre, symbolizing freedom, while the reverse depicts a powerful eagle, also by Longacre, embodying strength and peace. Investors and collectors are drawn to this coin not only for its gold content but also for its sovereign guarantee and rich heritage. As an eligible asset under IRC Section 408(m) for Precious Metals IRAs, it offers a secure investment avenue. Rockwell Metals enhances your acquisition experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best market price. Our Cryptographic Vault Passport provides minting with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, ensuring authenticity and traceability. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind. Additionally, our platform offers instant sell-back liquidity, allowing for seamless transactions compared to traditional delivery methods.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1852 $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by James B. Longacre. The inscription 'LIBERTY' adorns her headband, symbolizing freedom and independence, while the date '1852' is prominently displayed below.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, a design also by Longacre. The eagle holds a shield and olive branch, representing strength and peace, surrounded by the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'FIVE DOLLARS'.
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
- 1852
- Grade / Finish
- Almost Uncirculated (AU-58)
- Diameter
- 21.6 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $5 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-5D-1852
- Catalog ID
- 3168
- 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 1852 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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