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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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1859 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin
The 1859 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin features .900 purity gold with a weight of 0.4838 troy oz (15.12 g). Minted by the United States Mint, this coin is sought after by investors for its historical significance and gold content.
.900 fine· 0.4838 troy oz (15.12 g)· IRA eligible
$33,495.00
$33,495.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $2,061.52 · 0.4838 oz fine
- Premium
- $31,433.48 (1524.8% 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-691
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 1859 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin is a remarkable piece of 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, with a diameter of 27 mm, features anti-counterfeit security through its intricate design elements, including the iconic imagery of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a powerful eagle on the reverse. Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse depicts Lady Liberty in profile, adorned with a coronet inscribed with 'LIBERTY', while the reverse illustrates the eagle, a symbol of American strength and freedom.
As a pre-1933 gold coin, the 1859 Liberty Gold Eagle is not only a collectible item but also a strategic investment. Its historical significance and gold content make it appealing to both investors and collectors alike. The coin is eligible for inclusion in a Precious Metals IRA under IRC Section 408(m), providing an avenue for tax-advantaged growth 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, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers for authenticity. Our coins are stored in segregated allocations within Lloyd's of London insured vaults, valued at $250 million, offering peace of mind for your investment. Additionally, we provide instant sell-back liquidity, allowing you to easily liquidate your holdings when needed, or choose insured armored direct-to-door delivery for your convenience.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1859 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle features a classic depiction of Lady Liberty, designed by engraver James B. Longacre. She is portrayed in profile, wearing a coronet inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY'. The date '1859' is prominently displayed below her chin, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, symbolizing strength and freedom. The design, also by James B. Longacre, includes the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'TEN DOLLARS', along with the mint mark 'S' indicating it was struck at the San Francisco Mint.
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
- 1859
- Grade / Finish
- Almost Uncirculated (AU-58)
- Diameter
- 27 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $10 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIBERTY-10D-1859
- Catalog ID
- 691
- 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 1859 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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