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$2.50 Quarter Eagle melt value
1796-1929 · 90.00% fine · 0.1210 troy ounces of gold
Series 1796-1929Weight 4.180 gFineness 90.00% goldGold content 0.1210 ozt
Melt value now
$556.76 at gold $4,603.16/ozt · August 27, 2026
$556.76 at gold $4,603.16/ozt · August 27, 2026
The quarter eagle; the Indian Head issues are struck incuse, below the coin's surface.
- A $2.50 Quarter Eagle contains 0.1210 troy ounces of gold (4.180 grams of 90.00% fine gold).
- Its melt value is $556.76 at the gold price of $4,603.16 per troy ounce, as of .
- Struck 1796-1929.
Classic-era U.S. gold nearly always trades above melt: survivors are scarce, and even common dates carry a premium. Treat the melt value as the absolute floor, not the price.
Value by quantity
| Quantity | Gold content | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.1210 ozt | $556.76 |
| 5 coins | 0.6048 ozt | $2,783.79 |
| 10 coins | 1.2095 ozt | $5,567.57 |
| 20 coins | 2.4190 ozt | $11,135.15 |
The math
4.180 g × 0.9000 fine ÷ 31.1035 g/ozt = 0.1210 ozt × $4,603.16 = $556.76
If gold moves
| Gold price | Melt value |
|---|---|
| $4,142.84 | $501.08 |
| $4,373.00 | $528.92 |
| $4,603.16 | $556.76 |
| $4,833.32 | $584.60 |
| $5,063.48 | $612.43 |
Gold, the past ten years
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