$2.50 Quarter Eagle Melt Value
The $2.50 gold piece — Liberty Head and the incuse Indian Head design. Small coins with outsized collector demand; most trade well above melt.
Melt value per coin$490.260.12094 oz × $4,053.77/oz gold · spot as of August 4, 2026 · about 196.1× face value
gold content
0.12094 troy oz
Weight
4.18 g
Composition
.900 fine (90% gold)
Years
1796–1929
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 coin | $490.26 |
| 5 coins | $2,451.31 |
| 10 coins | $4,902.63 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much gold is in a $2.50 quarter eagle?
- Each $2.50 quarter eagle weighs 4.18 grams (.900 fine (90% gold)) and contains 0.12094 troy ounces of gold.
- What is a $2.50 quarter eagle worth in melt value today?
- At the current gold spot price of $4,053.77 per troy ounce, the melt value is about $490.26 per coin.
- Is a $2.50 quarter eagle worth more than its melt value?
- Often, yes. Melt value is the floor — scarce dates, mint marks, and higher grades carry collector premiums above metal content. Check the grade-by-grade price guide before selling any coin as bullion.
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Melt values update with live spot prices and are estimates, not offers to buy. Dealers pay below melt to cover refining margins; collectible examples are worth more than melt. It is currently illegal to melt US one-cent and five-cent coins.