Historical Figures

What is the value of an 1881 five dollar gold piece?

An 1881 five dollar gold piece, also known as a half eagle, contains 0.2419 troy ounces of gold. The current price of gold is approximately $1940 per troy ounce. Therefore, the value of the gold in an 1881 five dollar gold piece is around $467. However, the numismatic value of the coin may be higher depending on its rarity, condition and history.