US Gold Dollar ($1) melt value
United States, 1849–1889. Contains 0.04837 troy oz of pure gold. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1849–1889 |
| Denomination | $1 |
| Composition | 90% gold, 10% copper |
| Total weight | 1.672 g |
| Purity | .900 (90% gold) |
| Pure gold | 1.504 g (0.04837 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 13 (Type 1) to 15 (Types 2 and 3) mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | James B. Longacre |
| Reverse design | James B. Longacre |
| Face value | $1.00 |
All three types (Liberty Head and both Indian Princess Head types) have the same gold content.
Specifications: U.S. Mint records and Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection.
Common questions
How much gold is in a US Gold Dollar ($1)?
A US Gold Dollar ($1) contains 0.04837 troy ounces (1.504 grams) of pure gold. It weighs 1.672 grams in total and is .900 fine.
How is the melt value of a US Gold Dollar ($1) calculated?
Multiply the pure gold content (0.04837 troy oz) by the current gold spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a US Gold Dollar ($1) worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Related melt values
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.