$10 Eagle Gold Coin Value Today
A $10 Eagle Gold Coin contains 0.4837 troy oz of gold, worth $1,939.74 at today's price of $4,010.22 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 19:16 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
$10 Eagle Gold Coin: every version
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Head | 1838-1907 | 16.718 g | 90% | 0.4837 oz | $1,939.74 |
| Indian Head (1907-1908 no motto, 1908-1933 with motto) | 1907-1933 | 16.718 g | 90% | 0.4837 oz | $1,939.74 |
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1838-1933 |
| Face value | 10 dollars (USD) |
| Weight | 16.718 g |
| Purity | 90% gold |
| Gold content | 0.4837 troy oz (15.045 g) |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Indian Head by Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Liberty in a feathered headdress; reverse shows an eagle standing on arrows with olive twigs. |
What it's worth when you sell
US gold coins of this era are 90% gold and 10% copper. Both the Liberty Head (Christian Gobrecht) and Indian Head eagles weigh 16.718 g, measure 27 mm and hold about 0.4837 troy oz of gold. They were last struck for circulation in 1933. The Liberty Head replaced the Classic Head on the eagle in 1838.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
$10 Eagle Gold Coin: FAQ
How much is a $10 Eagle Gold Coin worth in gold?
About $1,939.74 at today's gold price of $4,010.22 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 19:16 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.4837 troy oz of gold × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much gold is in a $10 Eagle Gold Coin?
0.4837 troy ounces (15.045 grams) of pure gold, in a coin weighing 16.718 g that is 90% gold. Other versions are listed in the table on this page.
Other gold coins
Sources: Numista – 10 Dollars (Indian Head – No motto) · Numista – 10 Dollars (Indian Head – With motto) · United States Mint – Gold Eagle Coins (historic circulating gold) · Numista – United States coins (series list with date ranges) · Newman Numismatic Portal – 1857 $10 Liberty Head eagle, proof (PCGS #8793). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.