$10 Gold Eagle (Pre-1933) Melt Value
Classic $10 gold: Liberty Head and Indian Head eagles. Roughly half an ounce of gold per coin.
Melt value per coin$1,969.670.48375 oz × $4,071.67/oz gold · spot as of November 7, 2026 · about 197× face value
gold content
0.48375 troy oz
Weight
16.718 g
Composition
.900 fine (90% gold)
Years
1795–1933
Melt value by quantity
| Quantity | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 coin | $1,969.67 |
| 5 coins | $9,848.35 |
| 10 coins | $19,696.70 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much gold is in a $10 gold eagle (pre-1933)?
- Each $10 gold eagle (pre-1933) weighs 16.718 grams (.900 fine (90% gold)) and contains 0.48375 troy ounces of gold.
- What is a $10 gold eagle (pre-1933) worth in melt value today?
- At the current gold spot price of $4,071.67 per troy ounce, the melt value is about $1,969.67 per coin.
- Is a $10 gold eagle (pre-1933) 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.