American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) Melt Value Today
$2,148.31
0.5000 ozt gold · Spot $4,296.62/ozt
▼ -5.21% vs prior close
As of 2026-08-06T04:55:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $2,148.31
Total: $2,148.31
How this is calculated: 0.5000 ozt × $4,296.62/ozt = $2,148.31 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | $4,176.39 | $2,088.19 |
| 2026-07-07 | $4,154.26 | $2,077.13 |
| 2026-07-08 | $4,103.13 | $2,051.56 |
| 2026-07-09 | $4,084.69 | $2,042.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | $4,121.92 | $2,060.96 |
| 2026-07-11 | $4,119.78 | $2,059.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | $4,116.56 | $2,058.28 |
| 2026-07-13 | $4,086.76 | $2,043.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | $3,994.08 | $1,997.04 |
| 2026-07-15 | $4,052.55 | $2,026.28 |
| 2026-07-16 | $4,055.84 | $2,027.92 |
| 2026-07-17 | $3,984.54 | $1,992.27 |
| 2026-07-18 | $4,017.99 | $2,009.00 |
| 2026-07-19 | $4,016.61 | $2,008.31 |
| 2026-07-20 | $3,995.16 | $1,997.58 |
| 2026-07-21 | $4,011.32 | $2,005.66 |
| 2026-07-22 | $4,091.15 | $2,045.58 |
| 2026-07-23 | $4,126.94 | $2,063.47 |
| 2026-07-24 | $4,043.79 | $2,021.89 |
| 2026-07-25 | $4,052.66 | $2,026.33 |
| 2026-07-26 | $4,052.72 | $2,026.36 |
| 2026-07-27 | $4,115.33 | $2,057.66 |
| 2026-07-28 | $4,066.45 | $2,033.23 |
| 2026-07-29 | $4,021.26 | $2,010.63 |
| 2026-07-30 | $4,081.70 | $2,040.85 |
| 2026-07-31 | $4,101.40 | $2,050.70 |
| 2026-08-01 | $4,042.87 | $2,021.44 |
| 2026-08-02 | $4,042.97 | $2,021.48 |
| 2026-08-03 | $4,071.11 | $2,035.55 |
| 2026-08-04 | $4,064.91 | $2,032.45 |
Specifications
| Coin | American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Fineness | 91.67% |
| Gross weight | 16.97 g |
| Fine weight | 0.5000 ozt |
| Face value | $25 |
| Country | USA |
| Mint | US Mint |
| Years | 1986- |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
FAQ
What is a American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) worth in melt value?
Today's melt value is $2,148.31 based on 0.5000 troy ounces of gold content.
How much gold is in a American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz)?
This coin contains 0.5000 troy ounces of fine gold (91.67% purity).
Is melt value the same as collector value?
No. Rare dates, condition, and demand can make a coin worth far more than melt. Melt value reflects metal content only.
Melt value reflects metal content only and is not an offer to buy or sell; numismatic or collector value may be higher.