American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) Melt Value Today
$1,160.56
0.2500 ozt gold · Spot $4,642.24/ozt
▲ +0.89% vs prior close
As of 2026-08-26T08:15:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $1,160.56
Total: $1,160.56
How this is calculated: 0.2500 ozt × $4,642.24/ozt = $1,160.56 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | $3,412.24 | $853.06 |
| 2026-07-27 | $3,413.97 | $853.49 |
| 2026-07-28 | $3,415.66 | $853.92 |
| 2026-07-29 | $3,417.31 | $854.33 |
| 2026-07-30 | $3,418.92 | $854.73 |
| 2026-07-31 | $3,420.50 | $855.13 |
| 2026-08-01 | $3,422.04 | $855.51 |
| 2026-08-02 | $3,423.56 | $855.89 |
| 2026-08-03 | $3,425.05 | $856.26 |
| 2026-08-04 | $3,426.51 | $856.63 |
| 2026-08-05 | $3,427.96 | $856.99 |
| 2026-08-06 | $3,429.40 | $857.35 |
| 2026-08-07 | $3,430.82 | $857.71 |
| 2026-08-08 | $3,432.24 | $858.06 |
| 2026-08-09 | $3,433.64 | $858.41 |
| 2026-08-10 | $3,435.05 | $858.76 |
| 2026-08-11 | $3,436.45 | $859.11 |
| 2026-08-12 | $3,437.85 | $859.46 |
| 2026-08-13 | $4,420.70 | $1,105.17 |
| 2026-08-14 | $4,352.81 | $1,088.20 |
| 2026-08-15 | $4,376.29 | $1,094.07 |
| 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 |
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 $1,160.56 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.