SKU RM-PT-AE-1/4OZ-2002/USD · per item · indicative
$744.85
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2002 1/4 oz American Platinum Eagle BU
This 2002 1/4 oz American Platinum Eagle coin features .9995 purity and a weight of 0.25 troy oz. Issued by the United States Mint, it holds a face value of $25 and is sought after by investors for its quality and historical significance.
.9995 fine· 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g)· IRA eligible
$744.85
$744.85 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $446.50 · 0.25 oz fine
- Premium
- $298.35 (66.8% over spot)
- Spot
- $1,786.00 /oz · as of 05:14 PM ET
- Spot-linked · requotes automatically
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
Price holds through checkout · KYC at first purchase · cancel before settlement
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-PT-764
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated (BU)
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 2002 1/4 oz American Platinum Eagle is a distinguished piece of numismatic art, crafted with .9995 fine platinum and weighing 0.25 troy oz (7.7751 g). This coin, minted by the United States Mint, features a diameter of 22 mm and a thickness of 1.32 mm, making it a compact yet significant addition to any collection. The obverse showcases Lady Liberty, a design by John Mercanti, symbolizing freedom and enlightenment, while the reverse depicts a soaring eagle, representing strength and resilience. This coin is not only a beautiful collectible but also a viable investment option, eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing a sovereign guarantee of its value. Investors appreciate its global liquidity and the assurance of quality associated with U.S. Mint products. At Rockwell Metals, we offer 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 in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Our platform also provides instant sell-back liquidity, making it easy to manage your investment portfolio with confidence.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 2002 1/4 oz American Platinum Eagle features the iconic depiction of Lady Liberty, designed by the renowned engraver John Mercanti. The design showcases her in a flowing gown, symbolizing freedom and enlightenment, surrounded by the inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse design, also by John Mercanti, portrays a majestic eagle in flight, representing strength and resilience. The coin's reverse includes the inscriptions 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and '1/4 OZ. PLATINUM .9995,' emphasizing its weight and purity.
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
- Platinum
- Purity
- .9995
- Fine Weight
- 0.2500 troy oz (7.7751 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 2002
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 22.0 mm
- Thickness
- 1.32 mm
- Face Value
- $25 USD
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-PT-AE-1/4OZ-2002
- Catalog ID
- 764
- 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 2002 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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