$2.50 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin Value Today
A $2.50 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin contains 0.121 troy oz of gold, worth $485.24 at today's price of $4,010.21 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 19:16 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
$2.50 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin: every version
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Head | 1840-1907 | 4.18 g | 90% | 0.121 oz | $485.24 |
| Indian Head (incuse design by Bela Lyon Pratt) | 1908-1929 | 4.18 g | 90% | 0.121 oz | $485.24 |
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1840-1929 |
| Face value | 2.50 dollars (USD) |
| Weight | 4.18 g |
| Purity | 90% gold |
| Gold content | 0.121 troy oz (3.764 g) |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Mint | United States Mint |
| Design | Liberty Head from 1840; from 1908 an incuse Indian Head with headdress, and an eagle on a bundle of arrows, by Bela Lyon Pratt. |
What it's worth when you sell
US gold coins of this era are 90% gold and 10% copper. The Liberty Head quarter eagle (Christian Gobrecht, 1840-1907) weighs 4.18 g (64.5 grains) and measures 18 mm, like the later Indian Head; each holds about 0.121 troy oz of gold. Liberty Head quarter eagles were struck at Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dahlonega, Denver and San Francisco. Last struck for circulation in 1929.
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.
$2.50 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin: FAQ
How much is a $2.50 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin worth in gold?
About $485.24 at today's gold price of $4,010.21 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 19:16 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.121 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 $2.50 Quarter Eagle Gold Coin?
0.121 troy ounces (3.764 grams) of pure gold, in a coin weighing 4.18 g that is 90% gold. Other versions are listed in the table on this page.
Other gold coins
Sources: Numista – 2½ Dollars "Indian Head – Quarter Eagle" · United States Mint – Gold Eagle Coins (historic circulating gold) · Numista – United States coins (series list with date ranges) · Newman Numismatic Portal – $2.50 Liberty Gold (1840-1907) · Stack's Bowers – Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.