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The 1870 Great Britain Gold Sovereign features .917 Fine Gold, weighing 0.2354 troy oz (7.32 g), minted by The Royal Mint. This historic coin is sought after by investors and collectors for its rich heritage and gold content.
$1,995.00 / item · cash price · The Royal Mint · In stock
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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.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
The 1870 Great Britain Gold Sovereign is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, struck by The Royal Mint with a purity of .917 Fine Gold. Weighing 0.2354 troy oz (7.32 g) and measuring 22.05 mm in diameter with a thickness of 1.52 mm, this coin is a testament to the craftsmanship of its era. The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, while the reverse depicts the legendary St. George and the dragon, a motif that has become synonymous with British heritage. As a sovereign coin, it carries a face value of £1 GBP, yet its intrinsic value as a gold bullion piece far exceeds this nominal amount. Investors are drawn to this coin not only for its gold content but also for its historical significance and the sovereign guarantee provided by The Royal Mint. Eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), the 1870 Gold Sovereign offers a dual advantage of investment and heritage. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, alongside our Cryptographic Vault Passport system that guarantees secure storage and traceability. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind for investors. Additionally, our platform offers instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy to manage your investment portfolio.
The obverse of the 1870 Gold Sovereign features the iconic portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. The inscription 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA FID: DEF:' surrounds her likeness, signifying her reign over Britain and the Commonwealth.
The reverse showcases Pistrucci's celebrated design of St. George slaying the dragon, a powerful symbol of bravery and victory. The date '1870' and the mint mark are elegantly placed, reinforcing the coin's historical significance.
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
The Royal Mint. Die-verified 1870 strike.
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.



