$5 Half Eagle Gold Coin Value Today
A $5 Half Eagle Gold Coin contains 0.2419 troy oz of gold, worth $970.07 at today's price of $4,010.22 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 19:16 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
$5 Half Eagle Gold Coin: every version
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Head | 1839-1908 | 8.359 g | 90% | 0.2419 oz | $970.07 |
| Indian Head | 1908-1929 | 8.36 g | 90% | 0.2419 oz | $970.07 |
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1839-1929 |
| Face value | 5 dollars (USD) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Purity | 90% gold |
| Gold content | 0.2419 troy oz (7.524 g) |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Indian Head type (1908-1929): Bela Lyon Pratt's incuse design, a Native American chief facing left on the obverse and a standing eagle on the reverse; the field is the highest point. |
What it's worth when you sell
The Indian Head half eagle was struck 1908-1916 and again in 1929, the last year of the denomination. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans (1909 only) and San Francisco. It weighs about 8.36 g, is 90% gold and 10% copper, measures 21.6 mm and holds about 0.2419 troy oz of gold; it has a reeded edge.
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.
$5 Half Eagle Gold Coin: FAQ
How much is a $5 Half Eagle Gold Coin worth in gold?
About $970.07 at today's gold price of $4,010.22 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 19:16 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.2419 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 $5 Half Eagle Gold Coin?
0.2419 troy ounces (7.524 grams) of pure gold, in a coin weighing 8.359 g that is 90% gold. Other versions are listed in the table on this page.
Other gold coins
Sources: United States Mint – Gold Eagle Coins (historic circulating gold) · Numista – United States coins (series list with date ranges) · Newman Numismatic Portal – 1840 $5 Liberty Head half eagle (PCGS/NGC data) · Newman Numismatic Portal – 1895 $5 Liberty Head half eagle · Find Bullion Prices – $5 Liberty Half Eagle melt value. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.