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1878 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coin
The 1878 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coin features .900 purity gold and weighs .9675 troy oz (30.1 g). Minted by the United States Mint, this coin is a popular choice among investors and collectors for its historical significance and investment potential.
.900 fine· .9675 troy oz (30.1 g)· IRA eligible
$26,495.00
$26,495.00 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $4,122.61 · 0.9675 oz fine
- Premium
- $22,372.39 (542.7% 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-732
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeUncirculated
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 1878 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle Coin is a remarkable piece of American numismatic history, struck by the United States Mint. This coin contains .9675 troy ounces (30.1 grams) of gold with a purity of .900, making it a substantial investment for both collectors and investors alike. The coin measures 34 mm in diameter and has a thickness of 2.41 mm, featuring the exquisite craftsmanship of designer James B. Longacre. The obverse depicts the iconic Liberty head, a symbol of freedom and democracy, while the reverse features a powerful eagle, embodying the strength of the nation.
Investors are drawn to this coin not only for its historical significance but also for its intrinsic value as a gold bullion asset. The 1878 Liberty Gold Double Eagle is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing a tax-advantaged way to invest in physical gold. With its sovereign guarantee and established market liquidity, this coin represents a secure investment choice.
At Rockwell Metals, we facilitate a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best price. Each coin is integrated into our Cryptographic Vault Passport system, 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 liquidate your investment when needed, or choose insured armored direct-to-door delivery for your convenience.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1878 $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle features the iconic Liberty head, designed by James B. Longacre, adorned with a diadem and surrounded by 13 stars, symbolizing the original colonies. The inscription 'LIBERTY' is prominently displayed.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, also designed by James B. Longacre. The eagle holds a shield and olive branch, representing strength and peace, with the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'TWENTY DOLLARS' encircling the design.
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
- .9675 troy oz (30.1 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1878
- Grade / Finish
- Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Thickness
- 2.41 mm
- Face Value
- $20 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-LIB-10D-1878
- Catalog ID
- 732
- 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 1878 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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