US gold coins ยท 1840-1929
$2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle Melt Value
A $2.50 Quarter Eagle contains 0.1210 troy ounces of gold. At today's spot of $4,046.80, that is $489.46 in gold per coin.
Melt value
$489.46
Per coin: $489.46
Quick values
| Amount | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.1210 oz | $489.46 |
| 10 coins | 1.2095 oz | $4,894.65 |
| 100 coins | 12.0951 oz | $48,946.49 |
Specifications
| Years | 1840-1929 |
| Purity | 90% gold |
| Total weight | 4.18 g |
| Pure gold content | 0.1210 troy oz |
How to tell
Liberty Head and Indian Head $2.50 gold pieces from 1840 on are 90% gold.
Melt value vs. selling price
Melt value is the metal alone. What you get for a $2.50 Quarter 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
- $5 Gold Half Eagle$978.81