American Gold Eagle (1/2 oz) Melt Value Today
$2,146.77
0.5000 ozt gold · Spot $4,293.54/ozt
▲ +1.22% vs prior close
As of 2026-09-15T10:01:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $2,146.77
Total: $2,146.77
How this is calculated: 0.5000 ozt × $4,293.54/ozt = $2,146.77 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | $4,376.50 | $2,188.25 |
| 2026-08-17 | $4,378.38 | $2,189.19 |
| 2026-08-18 | $4,420.18 | $2,210.09 |
| 2026-08-19 | $4,341.83 | $2,170.92 |
| 2026-08-20 | $4,514.08 | $2,257.04 |
| 2026-08-21 | $4,520.01 | $2,260.00 |
| 2026-08-22 | $4,603.36 | $2,301.68 |
| 2026-08-23 | $4,603.53 | $2,301.76 |
| 2026-08-24 | $4,638.11 | $2,319.05 |
| 2026-08-25 | $4,683.72 | $2,341.86 |
| 2026-08-26 | $4,653.82 | $2,326.91 |
| 2026-08-27 | $4,617.28 | $2,308.64 |
| 2026-08-28 | $4,601.04 | $2,300.52 |
| 2026-08-29 | $4,455.18 | $2,227.59 |
| 2026-08-30 | $4,455.55 | $2,227.77 |
| 2026-08-31 | $4,460.16 | $2,230.08 |
| 2026-09-01 | $4,326.18 | $2,163.09 |
| 2026-09-02 | $4,385.51 | $2,192.75 |
| 2026-09-03 | $4,479.87 | $2,239.94 |
| 2026-09-04 | $4,429.91 | $2,214.95 |
| 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 |
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 $2,146.77 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.