10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" (Pattern; gold)
United States · 1874 · Gold
0.4838 ozt of gold × live gold spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1874 |
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Gross weight | 16.72 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% gold |
| Actual gold weight | 0.4838 ozt (15.05 g) |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
The 10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" (Pattern; gold) contains 0.4838 troy ounces of gold (90.0% fine, 16.72 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Gold Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in our pre-1933 US gold guide, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a 10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" (Pattern; gold)?
Each 10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" (Pattern; gold) contains about 0.4838 troy ounces of pure gold — its 16.72 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live gold spot price.
What is the melt value of a 10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" (Pattern; gold)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.4838 troy oz × the current gold spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" (Pattern; gold) minted?
The 10 Dollars "1874 Eagle" (Pattern; gold) was issued 1874.
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.