NOW BUYING UNITED STATES GOLD COINS

We are actively buying all collectible coins and paper money—both U.S. and international—as well as all forms of gold and silver, including bullion, jewelry, and more. We’re also interested in high-value collectibles, militaria, and unique items of historical or investment interest. Click here to learn more or get a free evaluation.

United States Gold Coins

2.5 dollar gold USU.S. gold coins were minted in various denominations and designs from 1795 through 1933 (with some later commemorative issues). The major gold coin denominations were $1, $2.50 (Quarter Eagle), $3, $5 (Half Eagle), $10 (Eagle), and $20 (Double Eagle). Below are the primary gold coin types issued during that period.

1. $1 Gold Coin (1849–1889)

  • Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

  • Weight: 1.672 grams (approximate)

  • Diameter: 13 mm

  • Designs:

    • Liberty Head (Type 1 and Type 2)

    • Indian Princess Head

2. Quarter Eagle ($2.50) (1796–1929)

  • Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

  • Weight: Approximately 4.18 grams

  • Diameter: 18 mm (varied slightly by design)

  • Designs:

    • Capped Bust

    • Classic Head

    • Liberty Head (Coronet Head)

    • Indian Head

3. $3 Gold Coin (1854–1889)

  • Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

  • Weight: 5.015 grams

  • Diameter: 20.5 mm

  • Design:

    • Indian Princess Head

4. Half Eagle ($5) (1795–1929)

  • Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

  • Weight: Approximately 8.359 grams

  • Diameter: Around 21.6 mm (varied by design)

  • Designs:

    • Capped Bust

    • Classic Head

    • Liberty Head (Coronet Head)

    • Indian Head

5. Eagle ($10) (1795–1933)

  • Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

  • Weight: 16.718 grams

  • Diameter: Approximately 27 mm

  • Designs:

    • Capped Bust

    • Liberty Head (Coronet Head)

    • Indian Head

6. Double Eagle ($20) (1849–1933)

  • Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper

  • Weight: 33.436 grams

  • Diameter: 34 mm

  • Designs:

    • Liberty Head (1849–1907)

    • Saint-Gaudens (1907–1933)

Specifications Summary

Coin Type Years Minted Composition Weight (grams) Diameter (mm) Typical Designs
$1 Gold Coin 1849–1889 90% gold, 10% copper 1.672 13 Liberty Head, Indian Princess Head
Quarter Eagle ($2.50) 1796–1929 90% gold, 10% copper ~4.18 ~18 Capped Bust, Liberty Head, Indian Head
$3 Gold Coin 1854–1889 90% gold, 10% copper 5.015 20.5 Indian Princess Head
Half Eagle ($5) 1795–1929 90% gold, 10% copper ~8.359 ~21.6 Capped Bust, Liberty Head, Indian Head
Eagle ($10) 1795–1933 90% gold, 10% copper 16.718 ~27 Capped Bust, Liberty Head, Indian Head
Double Eagle ($20) 1849–1933 90% gold, 10% copper 33.436 34 Liberty Head, Saint-Gaudens

Whether individual coins or complete collections. We pay for coins in all conditions, from circulated to mint state. If you have

United States Gold Coins to sell, click here to contact for a free evaluation.

As experienced numismatic professionals and longtime coin collectors, our team specializes in evaluating U.S. coins, rare coins, coin collections, bullion, and precious metals. Oakton Coins is conveniently located near I-94 (Kennedy) in downtown Skokie — just minutes from Chicago — and less than two blocks from the Oakton stop on the CTA Yellow Line (Skokie Swift). We regularly work with clients from across the surrounding suburbs and nearby Chicago neighborhoods, including Albany Park, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Edgewater, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Evanston, Forest Glen, Franklin Park, Glenview, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake View, Lincolnshire, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Mundelein, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Palatine, Park Ridge, Portage Park, Rogers Park, Schaumburg, Skokie, Uptown, Vernon Hills, Wheeling, Wilmette, and Winnetka.