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saleGold · 1894
Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
Live market · sale
1894 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign Victoria Veil
This 1894 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign features .9170 fine gold, weighing 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). Issued by The Royal Mint, it is sought after by investors for its historical significance and gold content.
.9170 Fine Gold 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-1993
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 1894 Great Britain Gold Half-Sovereign Victoria Veil is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, struck by The Royal Mint with a purity of .9170 fine gold. Weighing 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g) and measuring 19.30 mm in diameter, this coin is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Sir Joseph Boehm, while the reverse showcases the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci that has become synonymous with British coinage. Investors and collectors alike are drawn to this coin not only for its gold content but also for its rich historical significance, making it an ideal addition to any precious metals portfolio. As an IRA-eligible asset under IRC Section 408(m), it offers a secure avenue for wealth preservation. Rockwell Metals provides 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, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, and is allocated within our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Enjoy instant sell-back liquidity or choose insured armored delivery directly to your door, enhancing your investment experience with Rockwell Metals.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Sir Joseph Boehm, showcasing her wearing a veil. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA FID: DEF:' which translates to 'Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith.'
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse depicts the iconic St. George and the Dragon motif, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. This design symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is a celebrated emblem of 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
- 1894
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 19.30 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- £0.5 GBP
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-GB-HS-1894
- Catalog ID
- 1993
- 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 1894 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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