$5 Half Eagle Melt Value

A $5 Half Eagle (1795-1929) contains 0.2419 troy ounces of pure gold. The coin weighs 8.359 grams total and is 90% gold, 10% copper.

The melt value of a $5 Half Eagle equals 0.2419 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 $5 Half 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 $5 Half Eagle should be worth.

It takes 4.1 $5 Half Eagles to equal one troy ounce of pure gold content (each contains 0.2419 oz).

$5 Half Eagles were minted from 1795-1929. The composition is 90% gold, 10% copper, with each coin containing 0.2419 troy ounces of pure gold and a face value of USD 5.00.