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Great Britain Gold 1/4 Sovereign Coin (Random Year)
This Great Britain Gold 1/4 Sovereign Coin features .9170 fine gold content, weighing 1/4 troy oz (7.775 g). Issued by The Royal Mint, it is a sought-after collectible for investors and numismatists alike.
.917 fine· 0.2500 troy oz (7.775 g)· IRA eligible
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Not auto-priced: this piece needs a desk-set ask before it can be sold.
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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-710
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeProof/Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
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 1/4 Sovereign Coin is a distinguished piece of numismatic history, struck by The Royal Mint with a purity of .917 fine gold. Weighing 0.2500 troy oz (7.775 g) and measuring 22.05 mm in diameter with a thickness of 1.52 mm, this coin is a perfect blend of artistry and investment potential. The obverse features the regal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, crafted by Ian Rank-Broadley, while the reverse depicts the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci that has become synonymous with British coinage. Investors appreciate this coin not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its liquidity in the global market, backed by the sovereign guarantee of The Royal Mint. Additionally, it qualifies for inclusion in a Precious Metals IRA under IRC Section 408(m), making it an attractive option for long-term wealth preservation. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and our Cryptographic Vault Passport provides secure tracking of your investment. Each coin is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and instant sell-back liquidity options, making it an ideal choice for both collectors and investors.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the Great Britain Gold 1/4 Sovereign features the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The inscription 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REGINA F.D.' encircles the image, signifying her title as Queen.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the classic St. George and the Dragon design, originally created by Benedetto Pistrucci. This powerful motif symbolizes bravery and victory, with the year of minting and the designer's initials inscribed below.
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
- 0.2500 troy oz (7.775 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- Varied Date
- Grade / Finish
- Proof/Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 22.05 mm
- Thickness
- 1.52 mm
- Face Value
- £0.25 GBP
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-SOV-1/4OZ-RANDOM
- Catalog ID
- 710
- 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 original 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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