American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) Melt Value Today
$1,997.98
0.5000 ozt gold · Spot $3,995.96/ozt
▲ +0.00% vs prior close
As of 2026-10-26T00:39:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $1,997.98
Total: $1,997.98
How this is calculated: 0.5000 ozt × $3,995.96/ozt = $1,997.98 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-10-05 | $4,134.49 | $2,067.24 |
| 2026-10-06 | $4,166.15 | $2,083.07 |
| 2026-10-07 | $4,108.78 | $2,054.39 |
| 2026-10-08 | $4,138.19 | $2,069.10 |
| 2026-10-09 | $4,194.39 | $2,097.19 |
| 2026-10-10 | $4,194.48 | $2,097.24 |
| 2026-10-11 | $4,190.52 | $2,095.26 |
| 2026-10-12 | $4,170.93 | $2,085.47 |
| 2026-10-13 | $4,155.35 | $2,077.68 |
| 2026-10-14 | $4,111.98 | $2,055.99 |
| 2026-10-15 | $4,156.13 | $2,078.07 |
| 2026-10-16 | $4,165.46 | $2,082.73 |
| 2026-10-17 | $4,165.46 | $2,082.73 |
| 2026-10-18 | $4,184.38 | $2,092.19 |
| 2026-10-19 | $4,132.69 | $2,066.35 |
| 2026-10-20 | $4,114.29 | $2,057.15 |
| 2026-10-21 | $4,125.54 | $2,062.77 |
| 2026-10-22 | $4,027.67 | $2,013.83 |
| 2026-10-23 | $3,995.91 | $1,997.95 |
| 2026-10-24 | $3,995.50 | $1,997.75 |
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 $1,997.98 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.