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1898 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign
This 1898 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign features .917 purity and weighs 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, it is sought after by investors for its historical significance and gold content.
.917 fine· 0.5000 troy oz (15.5524 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-2025
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeAU
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 1898 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign is a distinguished piece of numismatic history, featuring a gold purity of .917 and a fine weight of 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, this coin exemplifies the craftsmanship and artistry of British coinage. The obverse displays the regal portrait of Queen Victoria, crafted by Sir Joseph Boehm, while the reverse depicts the legendary Saint George, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci that has become synonymous with British heritage. Investors and collectors alike are drawn to this coin not only for its gold content but also for its historical significance, making it a valuable addition to any portfolio. As an IRA-eligible asset under IRC Section 408(m), it offers a secure investment avenue. Rockwell Metals ensures a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, along with the Cryptographic Vault Passport for secure minting and tracking. 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.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1898 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign features the iconic portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by the renowned engraver Sir Joseph Boehm. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA FID: DEF:', signifying her title as the Queen of Great Britain and Defender of the Faith.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the classic design of Saint George slaying the dragon, created by the esteemed engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. This powerful imagery 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 (15.5524 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 1898
- Grade / Finish
- AU
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- N/A (Private Bullion)
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-GBS-1OZ-1898
- Catalog ID
- 2025
- 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 1898 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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