SKU RM-AU-AE-1/2OZ-2017/USD · per item · indicative
$2,358.16
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2017 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin
The 2017 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin features .9167 purity gold, weighing 0.5 troy oz. Issued by the United States Mint, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin has a face value of $25 and a diameter of 27 mm.
.9167 fine· 0.5000 troy oz (15.5522 g)· IRA eligible
$2,358.16
$2,358.16 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $2,147.45 · 0.5 oz fine
- Premium
- $210.71 (9.8% over spot)
- Spot
- $4,294.90 /oz · as of 05:14 PM ET
- Spot-linked · requotes automatically
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
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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-62
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated
Chain of custodyUnited States 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 2017 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin is a distinguished piece of numismatic artistry, crafted from .9167 fine gold, ensuring a high level of purity and quality. With a weight of 0.5 troy oz (15.5522 grams), this coin measures 27 mm in diameter and has a thickness of 2.24 mm. The United States Mint has issued this coin, which features advanced anti-counterfeit security measures, making it a reliable investment choice.
Artistically, the obverse design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens is a celebrated representation of liberty, showcasing Lady Liberty with her torch and olive branch, a powerful symbol of freedom and peace. The reverse, designed by Miley Busiek, depicts a family of eagles, symbolizing strength and unity, further enhancing the coin's cultural significance.
From an investment perspective, the American Gold Eagle is recognized globally for its liquidity and sovereign guarantee, making it an attractive option for investors and collectors alike. It is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing a tax-advantaged way to diversify one's portfolio.
Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our platform, featuring a 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best market rates. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, with 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. Additionally, we offer instant sell-back liquidity, allowing for quick access to funds, or you may choose insured armored direct-to-door delivery for your convenience.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the coin features the iconic design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, depicting Lady Liberty striding forward with a torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing freedom and peace. The design is complemented by the inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting, '2017'.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the design by Miley Busiek, illustrating a family of eagles in their nest, representing strength and unity. The reverse is inscribed with the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', the denomination '25 DOLLARS', and the weight '1/2 OZ. FINE GOLD'.
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
- 0.5000 troy oz (15.5522 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 2017
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated
- Diameter
- 27 mm
- Thickness
- 2.24 mm
- Face Value
- $25 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-AE-1/2OZ-2017
- Catalog ID
- 62
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / This SKU, over time
This piece, over time.
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified 2017 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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