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1904 Great Britain Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin - Edward VII
This 1904 Great Britain Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin features .9167 purity and weighs .2354 troy oz (7.32 g). Issued by the Royal Mint, it is sought after by investors and collectors for its historical significance and gold content.
.9167 fine· .2354 troy oz (7.32 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-1294
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Chain of custodyRoyal 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 1904 Great Britain Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin - Edward VII is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, featuring a purity of .9167 and a fine weight of .2354 troy oz (7.32 g). With a diameter of 22 mm and a thickness of 1.6 mm, this coin is not only a beautiful collectible but also a sound investment. The Royal Mint, known for its exceptional craftsmanship, issued this coin during the reign of King Edward VII, whose portrait adorns the obverse. The reverse depicts the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, a design that has become synonymous with British heritage.
Investors are drawn to this coin not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its intrinsic value as a gold bullion asset. The sovereign coin is recognized globally, making it a liquid investment option. Additionally, it qualifies for inclusion in a Precious Metals IRA under IRC Section 408(m), providing tax advantages for retirement savings.
At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, ensuring authenticity and traceability. Our coins are stored in segregated allocations within $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind. Furthermore, investors benefit from instant sell-back liquidity or insured armored direct-to-door delivery options, making this coin an ideal addition to any portfolio.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Edward VII, designed by the renowned engraver Sir Edward Poynter. The inscription reads 'EDWARDVS VII D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP.' signifying his reign over Britain and India.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the iconic St. George and the Dragon motif, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. This design symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is a hallmark of British coinage, with the inscription 'ONE SOVEREIGN' and the date.
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
- .9167
- Fine Weight
- .2354 troy oz (7.32 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- Royal Mint
- Year
- 1904
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 22 mm
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Face Value
- 1 Sovereign
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-GB-SOV-1/2OZ-1904
- Catalog ID
- 1294
- 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
Royal Mint. Die-verified 1904 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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