US gold coins ยท 1838-1933
$10 Gold Eagle Melt Value
A $10 Eagle contains 0.4837 troy ounces of gold. At today's spot of $4,046.80, that is $1,957.63 in gold per coin.
Melt value
$1,957.63
Per coin: $1,957.63
Quick values
| Amount | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.4837 oz | $1,957.63 |
| 10 coins | 4.8375 oz | $19,576.26 |
| 100 coins | 48.3747 oz | $195,762.57 |
Specifications
| Years | 1838-1933 |
| Purity | 90% gold |
| Total weight | 16.718 g |
| Pure gold content | 0.4837 troy oz |
How to tell
Liberty Head and Indian Head $10 gold pieces from 1838 on are 90% gold.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a $10 Eagle depends on condition, date and who is buying. Common worn coins usually sell close to melt. Key dates, rare mint marks and high grades can be worth much more, so look those up before selling for metal.
Related coins
- $20 Gold Double Eagle$3,915.25
- $5 Gold Half Eagle$978.81
- $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle$489.46