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1796/5 Turban Head Gold Half Eagle
This 1796/5 Turban Head Gold Half Eagle features .917 fine gold content, weighing 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g). Minted by the United States Mint, it is sought after by collectors for its historical significance and artistry.
.917 fine· 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g)
$416,495.00
$416,495.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $1,031.34 · 0.2419 oz fine
- Premium
- $415,463.66 (40283.8% 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-3498
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeMS-64
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 1796/5 Turban Head Gold Half Eagle is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, featuring a purity of .917 and a fine weight of 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g). This coin, minted by the United States Mint, is characterized by its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, making it a coveted item among collectors and investors alike. The obverse presents a striking portrait of Liberty, designed by Robert Scot, which captures the essence of early American ideals. The reverse, also designed by Scot, depicts a powerful eagle, symbolizing freedom and strength, surrounded by a laurel wreath. As an investment, this coin holds intrinsic value due to its gold content and rarity, although it does not qualify for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m). Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our ecosystem, including a 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure your investment at the best possible price. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, providing verified serial numbers through XRF-spectrometer analysis, and is allocated within our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Investors can enjoy instant sell-back liquidity or opt for insured armored delivery directly to their door, ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1796/5 Turban Head Gold Half Eagle features a left-facing portrait of Liberty, adorned with a turban-style headpiece. This design was created by the engraver Robert Scot, reflecting the early American ideals of liberty and independence.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, encircled by a laurel wreath. This heraldic motif symbolizes strength and freedom, embodying the spirit of the young nation. The engraver of this design is also attributed to Robert Scot, who played a significant role in early U.S. coinage.
IRA QualificationDirect Holding Only
Collectable or historical coin intended for direct physical holding or allocated non-IRA vault custody.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- .917
- Fine Weight
- 0.2419 troy oz (7.50 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- Varied Date
- Grade / Finish
- MS-64
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $5 USD
- IRA Eligible
- No
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-TURBAN-5D-1796
- Catalog ID
- 3498
- 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 original 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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