American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) Melt Value Today
$1,073.28
0.2500 ozt gold · Spot $4,293.11/ozt
▲ +1.23% vs prior close
As of 2026-09-15T10:02:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $1,073.28
Total: $1,073.28
How this is calculated: 0.2500 ozt × $4,293.11/ozt = $1,073.28 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | $4,376.50 | $1,094.13 |
| 2026-08-17 | $4,378.38 | $1,094.59 |
| 2026-08-18 | $4,420.18 | $1,105.05 |
| 2026-08-19 | $4,341.83 | $1,085.46 |
| 2026-08-20 | $4,514.08 | $1,128.52 |
| 2026-08-21 | $4,520.01 | $1,130.00 |
| 2026-08-22 | $4,603.36 | $1,150.84 |
| 2026-08-23 | $4,603.53 | $1,150.88 |
| 2026-08-24 | $4,638.11 | $1,159.53 |
| 2026-08-25 | $4,683.72 | $1,170.93 |
| 2026-08-26 | $4,653.82 | $1,163.46 |
| 2026-08-27 | $4,617.28 | $1,154.32 |
| 2026-08-28 | $4,601.04 | $1,150.26 |
| 2026-08-29 | $4,455.18 | $1,113.79 |
| 2026-08-30 | $4,455.55 | $1,113.89 |
| 2026-08-31 | $4,460.16 | $1,115.04 |
| 2026-09-01 | $4,326.18 | $1,081.54 |
| 2026-09-02 | $4,385.51 | $1,096.38 |
| 2026-09-03 | $4,479.87 | $1,119.97 |
| 2026-09-04 | $4,429.91 | $1,107.48 |
| 2026-09-05 | $4,429.95 | $1,107.49 |
| 2026-09-06 | $4,423.60 | $1,105.90 |
| 2026-09-07 | $4,422.74 | $1,105.68 |
| 2026-09-08 | $4,349.82 | $1,087.45 |
| 2026-09-09 | $4,394.01 | $1,098.50 |
| 2026-09-10 | $4,314.27 | $1,078.57 |
| 2026-09-11 | $4,348.43 | $1,087.11 |
| 2026-09-12 | $4,348.98 | $1,087.25 |
| 2026-09-13 | $4,333.35 | $1,083.34 |
| 2026-09-14 | $4,288.54 | $1,072.14 |
Specifications
| Coin | American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Fineness | 91.67% |
| Gross weight | 8.48 g |
| Fine weight | 0.2500 ozt |
| Face value | $10 |
| Country | USA |
| Mint | US Mint |
| Years | 1986- |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
FAQ
What is a American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) worth in melt value?
Today's melt value is $1,073.28 based on 0.2500 troy ounces of gold content.
How much gold is in a American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz)?
This coin contains 0.2500 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.