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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
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1881 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle MS-65 NGC
The 1881 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle is a historic U.S. coin with .900 purity and a weight of 0.4838 troy oz. Graded MS-65 by NGC, it features exquisite craftsmanship and is sought after by investors and collectors alike.
.900 fine· 0.4838 troy oz (15.12 g)· IRA eligible
$16,995.00
$16,995.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $2,062.68 · 0.4838 oz fine
- Premium
- $14,932.32 (723.9% 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-631
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeMS-65
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 1881 $10 Liberty Gold 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 0.4838 troy oz (15.12 g). This coin, graded MS-65 by NGC, measures 27 mm in diameter and has a thickness of 2.03 mm, making it a substantial addition to any collection. The coin's obverse features the iconic Liberty head, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, which is surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies, while the reverse displays a powerful eagle, a design by James B. Longacre, symbolizing the strength and freedom of the nation.
Investors and collectors are drawn to the 1881 Liberty Gold Eagle not only for its historical significance but also for its investment potential. With its sovereign guarantee and high liquidity in the global market, this coin is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing a secure avenue for wealth preservation.
At Rockwell Metals, we offer seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you receive the best market rates. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers for authenticity. Our coins are stored in segregated allocations within $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, allowing you to easily access your investment when needed, or choose insured armored direct-to-door delivery for added convenience.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1881 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, adorned with a diadem and surrounded by 13 stars, symbolizing the original colonies. The inscription 'LIBERTY' is prominently displayed above her head.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle in flight, a design by the renowned engraver James B. Longacre. The eagle is depicted with wings outstretched, clutching an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and strength, with the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'TEN DOLLARS' encircling it.
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
- 0.4838 troy oz (15.12 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1881
- Grade / Finish
- MS-65
- Diameter
- 27 mm
- Thickness
- 2.03 mm
- Face Value
- $10 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-10D-1881
- Catalog ID
- 631
- 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 1881 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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