$10 Eagle Melt Value

A $10 Eagle (1795-1933) contains 0.4838 troy ounces of pure gold. The coin weighs 16.718 grams total and is 90% gold, 10% copper.

The melt value of a $10 Eagle equals 0.4838 troy ounces multiplied by the current gold spot price. Use the calculator above with live prices to see today's exact melt value.

Common-date $10 Eagles in average circulated condition typically sell at or slightly above melt value. Key dates, mint marks, and higher grades can command significant numismatic premiums. The melt value represents the minimum a $10 Eagle should be worth.

It takes 2.1 $10 Eagles to equal one troy ounce of pure gold content (each contains 0.4838 oz).

$10 Eagles were minted from 1795-1933. The composition is 90% gold, 10% copper, with each coin containing 0.4838 troy ounces of pure gold and a face value of USD 10.00.