$2.50 Quarter Eagle Melt Value

A $2.50 Quarter Eagle (1796-1929) contains 0.1209 troy ounces of pure gold. The coin weighs 4.18 grams total and is 90% gold, 10% copper.

The melt value of a $2.50 Quarter Eagle equals 0.1209 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 $2.50 Quarter 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 $2.50 Quarter Eagle should be worth.

It takes 8.3 $2.50 Quarter Eagles to equal one troy ounce of pure gold content (each contains 0.1209 oz).

$2.50 Quarter Eagles were minted from 1796-1929. The composition is 90% gold, 10% copper, with each coin containing 0.1209 troy ounces of pure gold and a face value of USD 2.50.