American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) Melt Value Today
$2,080.41
0.5000 ozt gold · Spot $4,160.81/ozt
▼ -0.47% vs prior close
As of 2026-10-05T15:20:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $2,080.41
Total: $2,080.41
How this is calculated: 0.5000 ozt × $4,160.81/ozt = $2,080.41 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | $4,429.95 | $2,214.98 |
| 2026-09-06 | $4,423.60 | $2,211.80 |
| 2026-09-07 | $4,422.74 | $2,211.37 |
| 2026-09-08 | $4,349.82 | $2,174.91 |
| 2026-09-09 | $4,394.01 | $2,197.00 |
| 2026-09-10 | $4,314.27 | $2,157.14 |
| 2026-09-11 | $4,348.43 | $2,174.21 |
| 2026-09-12 | $4,348.98 | $2,174.49 |
| 2026-09-13 | $4,333.35 | $2,166.68 |
| 2026-09-14 | $4,288.54 | $2,144.27 |
| 2026-09-15 | $4,282.17 | $2,141.08 |
| 2026-09-16 | $4,272.11 | $2,136.06 |
| 2026-09-17 | $4,346.23 | $2,173.11 |
| 2026-09-18 | $4,378.13 | $2,189.06 |
| 2026-09-19 | $4,378.38 | $2,189.19 |
| 2026-09-20 | $4,372.48 | $2,186.24 |
| 2026-09-21 | $4,368.38 | $2,184.19 |
| 2026-09-22 | $4,364.08 | $2,182.04 |
| 2026-09-23 | $4,289.80 | $2,144.90 |
| 2026-09-24 | $4,265.40 | $2,132.70 |
| 2026-09-25 | $4,285.11 | $2,142.55 |
| 2026-09-26 | $4,285.11 | $2,142.55 |
| 2026-09-27 | $4,260.56 | $2,130.28 |
| 2026-09-28 | $4,126.99 | $2,063.50 |
| 2026-09-29 | $4,185.18 | $2,092.59 |
| 2026-09-30 | $4,154.15 | $2,077.07 |
| 2026-10-01 | $4,182.15 | $2,091.07 |
| 2026-10-02 | $4,141.65 | $2,070.82 |
| 2026-10-03 | $4,141.25 | $2,070.62 |
| 2026-10-04 | $4,142.47 | $2,071.24 |
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 $2,080.41 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.