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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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1840 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin
The 1840 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin contains 0.4838 troy oz of gold, featuring a classic design by James B. Longacre. It is a sought-after piece for collectors and investors due to its historical significance and gold content.
N/A fine· 0.4838 troy oz (15.00 g)· IRA eligible
$10,995.00
$10,995.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $2,061.52 · 0.4838 oz fine
- Premium
- $8,933.48 (433.3% 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-707
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeAU-50
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 1840 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle Coin is a remarkable piece of American numismatic history, containing 0.4838 troy oz of gold. This coin, minted by the United States Mint, features a design by the esteemed engraver James B. Longacre. The obverse displays a profile of Liberty, crowned and inscribed with 'LIBERTY', while the reverse depicts a powerful eagle, a symbol of the nation's strength. Although the purity is not specified, the coin is a cherished collectible due to its historical significance and gold content. Investors often seek this coin for its potential to appreciate in value, backed by the sovereign guarantee of the U.S. government. Additionally, it qualifies for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), making it a strategic asset for long-term wealth preservation. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and our Cryptographic Vault Passport provides secure minting with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and instant sell-back liquidity options, ensuring that your investment is both secure and accessible.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1840 $10 Liberty Gold Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by James B. Longacre. Liberty is depicted in profile, adorned with a coronet inscribed with the word 'LIBERTY'. The date '1840' is prominently displayed below her neck, symbolizing the coin's year of minting.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, a shield on its breast, and a banner inscribed with 'E PLURIBUS UNUM'. This design, also by James B. Longacre, represents strength and freedom, embodying the spirit of the United States during the 19th century.
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
- N/A
- Fine Weight
- 0.4838 troy oz (15.00 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1840
- Grade / Finish
- AU-50
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- $10 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-10D-1840
- Catalog ID
- 707
- 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 1840 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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