American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) Melt Value Today
$1,073.79
0.2500 ozt gold · Spot $4,295.17/ozt
▼ -5.17% vs prior close
As of 2026-08-06T04:57:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $1,073.79
Total: $1,073.79
How this is calculated: 0.2500 ozt × $4,295.17/ozt = $1,073.79 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | $4,176.39 | $1,044.10 |
| 2026-07-07 | $4,154.26 | $1,038.57 |
| 2026-07-08 | $4,103.13 | $1,025.78 |
| 2026-07-09 | $4,084.69 | $1,021.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | $4,121.92 | $1,030.48 |
| 2026-07-11 | $4,119.78 | $1,029.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | $4,116.56 | $1,029.14 |
| 2026-07-13 | $4,086.76 | $1,021.69 |
| 2026-07-14 | $3,994.08 | $998.52 |
| 2026-07-15 | $4,052.55 | $1,013.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | $4,055.84 | $1,013.96 |
| 2026-07-17 | $3,984.54 | $996.14 |
| 2026-07-18 | $4,017.99 | $1,004.50 |
| 2026-07-19 | $4,016.61 | $1,004.15 |
| 2026-07-20 | $3,995.16 | $998.79 |
| 2026-07-21 | $4,011.32 | $1,002.83 |
| 2026-07-22 | $4,091.15 | $1,022.79 |
| 2026-07-23 | $4,126.94 | $1,031.74 |
| 2026-07-24 | $4,043.79 | $1,010.95 |
| 2026-07-25 | $4,052.66 | $1,013.16 |
| 2026-07-26 | $4,052.72 | $1,013.18 |
| 2026-07-27 | $4,115.33 | $1,028.83 |
| 2026-07-28 | $4,066.45 | $1,016.61 |
| 2026-07-29 | $4,021.26 | $1,005.32 |
| 2026-07-30 | $4,081.70 | $1,020.43 |
| 2026-07-31 | $4,101.40 | $1,025.35 |
| 2026-08-01 | $4,042.87 | $1,010.72 |
| 2026-08-02 | $4,042.97 | $1,010.74 |
| 2026-08-03 | $4,071.11 | $1,017.78 |
| 2026-08-04 | $4,064.91 | $1,016.23 |
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 $1,073.79 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.