It depends on the denomination (or weight ) of the coin.
The value of a 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle varies by year and mintmark, but the average price for a 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle is about $175 or below.
The mint does not make 5 oz gold eagles, they make 5 dollar 1/10oz gold eagles with a value of $117.58 as of today.
August 23, 2009 The uncirculated values for this coin are shown in the following list: Uncirculated Grades......1999 1/10 ounce MS63..............................$115 MS64..............................$120 MS65..............................$125 MS66..............................$130 MS67..............................$135 MS68..............................$140 MS69..............................$175 MS70..............................$750
I think you're confusing the coin with the modern "eagle" pieces that are minted for collectors and carry artificial denominations. In the 19th century gold coins were made for use in ordinary commerce and an "eagle" was a specific denomination, ten dollars.
4-22-11>> The coin is 1/10 ounce of pure gold, value is tied to the spot price of gold at time of sale. Today it's $1,504.70 per ounce so the coin is $150.47.
Current retail value is $112.16 just for the gold, collectible value in MS-63 is $110.00 in MS-64 $113.00.
A 1999 American Eagle gold bullion coin is 1/4 ounce of pure gold, the value goes up and down with the spot price of gold during market trading. As of 10:05am 3-17-11 value is $350.20
The value of a Gold American Eagle varies depending on multiple factors, including year, mintage and condition. Check out the Gold American Eagle page at APMEX.com for more about the coin itself and to gauge pricing. APMEX - The Gold Standard in Precious Metal Trading
August 6, 2009 The 2009 American Gold Eagle has a value of the gold bullion it contains. A proof coin may have some additional numismatic value slightly above gold value. Each denomination of Gold Eagle contains a different amount of gold and thus only a percentage of the value of an ounce of gold. Today gold is worth $963.40 per troy ounce.
$100 to $110 at today's gold prices
The value of a Gold American Eagle varies depending on multiple factors, including year, mintage and condition. Check out the Gold American Eagle page at APMEX.com for more about the coin itself and to gauge pricing. APMEX - The Gold Standard in Precious Metal Trading
The value of a 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle varies by year and mintmark, but the average price for a 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle is about $175 or below.
A $5 American Gold Eagle does not have a state on it. The Gold Eagle has Lady Liberty on the front and an eagle on the back. The $5 American Gold Eagle contains 1/10 troy oz .999 fineness gold and as of August 8,2009 has a bullion value of $95.54. Uncirculated and proof grades add numismatic value above bullion worth depending upon the year the coin was minted.
A gold American Eagle sells above its gold melt value because it carries a premium — covering minting, government backing, U.S.-sourced gold, durability (22 kt alloy), legal‑tender status, strong demand, and collectible appeal. Limited mintage and patriotic appeal further boost its resale and numismatic value over basic gold bullion.
The American Eagle Gold Bullion coins with the denomination of $5 are 1/10th ounce of pure gold. Current market value is about $163.00.
Current retail value for a Liberty Head 1903 Double Eagle is $1,490.00 in the grade of MS-60
A 1996 American Eagle Bullion $5 gold coin in MS65 condition is worth: $ $110.