U.S. Gold Coin Melt Values
Enter the current gold price to calculate intrinsic gold values for classic U.S. gold coins, American Gold Eagles, American Gold Buffalos, and modern U.S. gold commemoratives. Values represent contained gold only and do not include collectible, bullion, dealer, or numismatic premiums.
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Classic U.S. Gold Coins
| Coin | Face Value | Fineness | Actual Gold Weight | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Liberty Gold Dollar — Type 1
1849–1854
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$1.00 | .900 | 0.04837 oz | — |
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Liberty Gold Dollar — Type 2
1854–1856
|
$1.00 | .900 | 0.04837 oz | — |
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Liberty Gold Dollar — Type 3
1856–1889
|
$1.00 | .900 | 0.04837 oz | — |
|
Liberty Quarter Eagle
1840–1907
|
$2.50 | .900 | 0.12094 oz | — |
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Indian Quarter Eagle
1908–1929
|
$2.50 | .900 | 0.12094 oz | — |
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Liberty Half Eagle
1839–1908
|
$5.00 | .900 | 0.24187 oz | — |
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Indian Half Eagle
1908–1929
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$5.00 | .900 | 0.24187 oz | — |
|
Liberty Eagle
1838–1907
|
$10.00 | .900 | 0.48375 oz | — |
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Indian Head Eagle
1907–1933
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$10.00 | .900 | 0.48375 oz | — |
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Liberty Double Eagle
1849–1907
|
$20.00 | .900 | 0.96750 oz | — |
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Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
1907–1933
|
$20.00 | .900 | 0.96750 oz | — |
American Gold Eagle Series
| Coin | Face Value | Fineness | Actual Gold Weight | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1/10 oz American Gold Eagle
1986–Present • 22 Karat
|
$5.00 | .9167 | 0.10000 oz | — |
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1/4 oz American Gold Eagle
1986–Present • 22 Karat
|
$10.00 | .9167 | 0.25000 oz | — |
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1/2 oz American Gold Eagle
1986–Present • 22 Karat
|
$25.00 | .9167 | 0.50000 oz | — |
|
1 oz American Gold Eagle
1986–Present • 22 Karat
|
$50.00 | .9167 | 1.00000 oz | — |
American Gold Buffalo
| Coin | Face Value | Fineness | Actual Gold Weight | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 oz American Gold Buffalo
2006–Present
|
$50.00 | .9999 | 1.00000 oz | — |
Modern U.S. Gold Commemoratives
| Coin | Face Value | Fineness | Actual Gold Weight | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Modern $5 Gold Commemorative
Standard modern commemorative format
|
$5.00 | .900 | 0.24187 oz | — |
U.S. Gold Weight Reference
Quick reference for the actual gold weight contained in commonly encountered U.S. gold coins.
Gold Coin Calculator
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Buying or Selling U.S. Gold Coins?
NumisMaverick buys and sells U.S. gold coins, including Pre-1933 gold, Liberty and Indian gold, Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles, American Gold Eagles, Gold Buffalos, certified coins, estates, collections, and other U.S. numismatic material. Meetings are by appointment only.