Loading…
notify meGold · 1893
Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
Live market · notify me
1893 Great Britain Gold Double Sovereign
This 1893 Great Britain Gold Double Sovereign coin features .9170 fine gold content and weighs 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). It is a historical piece minted by The Royal Mint, sought after by collectors and investors alike.
.9170 Fine Gold fine· 0.5000 troy oz (15.55 g)· IRA eligible
Quote on request
Not auto-priced: this piece needs a desk-set ask before it can be sold.
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-2422
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeCirculated
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 1893 Great Britain Gold Double Sovereign is a remarkable coin that embodies both historical significance and precious metal investment. With a purity of .9170 fine gold and a weight of 0.5000 troy oz (15.55 g), this coin is a testament to The Royal Mint's craftsmanship. The obverse features the regal portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, while the reverse depicts the legendary St. George, masterfully engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci. This coin not only serves as a collectible piece but also as a viable investment option, eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m). Investors appreciate its sovereign guarantee and historical value, making it a sought-after addition to any portfolio. Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best price. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, providing XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers for authenticity. Our coins are stored in segregated allocations within our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and instant sell-back liquidity, or choose insured armored delivery to your door.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1893 Great Britain Gold Double Sovereign features the iconic portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA FID: DEF:' which translates to 'Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of Britain, Defender of the Faith.'
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the classic design of St. George slaying the dragon, created by the renowned engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. This powerful imagery symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, a motif deeply rooted in British heritage.
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
- .9170 Fine Gold
- Fine Weight
- 0.5000 troy oz (15.55 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 1893
- Grade / Finish
- Circulated
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- N/A (Private Bullion)
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-GB-DOUBLE-SOVEREIGN-1893
- Catalog ID
- 2422
- 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 1893 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
A6 / Related
More from The Royal Mint →Pairs well in a vault.
1 oz Gold Britannia Coin (Random Year)
$4,424.90 liveTop pick
SKU RM-AU-BRI-1OZ-BUgold
1 oz The Royal Mint Britannia Gold Bar
$4,454.02 liveIn stock
SKU RM-AU-BRIT-1OZ-BUgold
1 oz The Royal Mint Britannia and Liberty Silver Bar
$113.65 liveIn stock
SKU RM-AG-BRIT-1OZ-BUsilver
10 oz Silver Bar - The Royal Mint Britannia
$746.50 liveIn stock
SKU RM-AG-RM-BRIT-10OZ-BUsilver