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saleGold · 1897
Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
Live market · sale
1897 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign Coin
This 1897 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign features .917 purity and weighs 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, it is a sought-after piece for collectors and investors alike due to its historical significance and gold content.
.917 fine· 0.5000 troy oz (15.55 g)· IRA eligible
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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-1563
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
Chain of custodyThe Royal 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 1897 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign Coin is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, featuring a fine gold purity of .917 and a weight of 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, this coin is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of British coinage. The obverse displays a regal portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Sir Joseph Boehm, surrounded by inscriptions that affirm her status as the Defender of the Faith. On the reverse, the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, crafted by Benedetto Pistrucci, embodies the spirit of valor and national pride. Investors and collectors alike are drawn to this coin not only for its gold content but also for its rich historical significance and cultural heritage. As an IRA-eligible asset under IRC Section 408(m), this coin offers a secure investment option. Rockwell Metals provides 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, and is stored in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Enjoy the flexibility of instant sell-back liquidity or choose insured armored delivery directly to your door, making your investment experience with Rockwell Metals both secure and convenient.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1897 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign features a portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by the engraver Sir Joseph Boehm. The inscription 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA FID: DEF:' surrounds her image, signifying her title as the Defender of the Faith.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the iconic St. George and the Dragon motif, created by the renowned engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. This design symbolizes bravery and the triumph of good over evil, a hallmark of British coinage.
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
- .917
- Fine Weight
- 0.5000 troy oz (15.55 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 1897
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- N/A (Private Bullion)
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-HS-1OZ-1897
- Catalog ID
- 1563
- 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
The Royal Mint. Die-verified 1897 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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