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Great Britain Gold Sovereign - Victoria Shield (Avg Circulated)
This Great Britain Gold Sovereign features Queen Victoria's Shield design, with a purity of .917 and a weight of 0.2354 troy oz (7.322 g). It is a historical coin minted between 1838 and 1874, sought after by collectors and investors alike.
.917 fine· 0.2354 troy oz (7.322 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-2419
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeAvg Circulated
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 Great Britain Gold Sovereign featuring Queen Victoria's Shield is a remarkable piece of numismatic history, minted between 1838 and 1874 by The Royal Mint. This coin boasts a purity of .917 and a fine weight of 0.2354 troy oz (7.322 g), making it a valuable addition to any collection. The obverse presents a finely detailed portrait of Queen Victoria, crafted by William Wyon, surrounded by inscriptions that affirm her royal status. The reverse features a striking shield design, symbolizing the strength of the British Empire, engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon.
Investors and collectors are drawn to this coin not only for its historical significance but also for its intrinsic value as a gold bullion piece. The Gold Sovereign is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), offering a sovereign guarantee that adds to its appeal.
At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, along with our Cryptographic Vault Passport that provides minting verification through XRF-spectrometer serial numbers. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and security. Additionally, our platform allows for instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy for investors to manage their assets effectively.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by engraver William Wyon. The inscription 'VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITANNIAR: REGINA FID: DEF:' surrounds the portrait, signifying her title as the Queen of Great Britain and Defender of the Faith.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the classic shield design, symbolizing the strength and unity of the British Empire. The design is attributed to engraver Leonard Charles Wyon, reflecting the heraldic traditions of the time.
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
- 0.2354 troy oz (7.322 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 1838
- Grade / Finish
- Avg Circulated
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- N/A (Private Bullion)
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-SOV-AVG-CIRC
- Catalog ID
- 2419
- 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 1838 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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