US gold coins ยท 1839-1929
$5 Gold Half Eagle Melt Value
A $5 Half Eagle contains 0.2419 troy ounces of gold. At today's spot of $4,046.80, that is $978.81 in gold per coin.
Melt value
$978.81
Per coin: $978.81
Quick values
| Amount | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.2419 oz | $978.81 |
| 10 coins | 2.4187 oz | $9,788.13 |
| 100 coins | 24.1873 oz | $97,881.29 |
Specifications
| Years | 1839-1929 |
| Purity | 90% gold |
| Total weight | 8.359 g |
| Pure gold content | 0.2419 troy oz |
How to tell
Liberty Head and Indian Head $5 gold pieces from 1839 on are 90% gold.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a $5 Half 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
- $10 Gold Eagle$1,957.63
- $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle$489.46