Fractional American Gold Eagles

Browse fractional American Gold Eagles from the United States Mint in gold weights smaller than 1 troy ounce. Compare available listings by gold weight and coin details to explore smaller-format options in this classic American coin series.

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1986 NGC MS-69 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

A certified MS-69 gold coin featuring iconic American Eagle designs in a 1/10 oz weight.

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2025 NGC MS-70 FIRST30™ 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

A flawless 1/10 oz gold coin graded MS-70, featuring iconic American Eagle imagery.

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2017 1/10 oz PCGS MS-69 First Strike Gold American Eagle

A certified MS-69 gold coin featuring iconic American Eagle design and First Strike designation.

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PCGS MS-70 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin - Random Year

A flawless 1/4 oz gold coin graded MS-70, featuring iconic American Eagle designs from a random year.

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Fractional American Gold Eagles are smaller versions of the United States Mint’s American Gold Eagle coin, offering the series’ recognizable designs in 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz gold weights. Introduced in 1986 alongside the 1 oz American Gold Eagle, these fractional gold coins contain their stated weight in pure gold within a 22-karat alloy, also expressed as .9167 fineness. Silver and copper make up the remaining alloy, so each coin’s total weight is slightly greater than its listed gold content. The 1/2 oz Gold Eagle carries a $25 legal tender face value, the 1/4 oz Gold Eagle carries a $10 face value, and the 1/10 oz Gold Eagle carries a $5 face value. These denominations identify the coins’ legal tender status rather than their precious metal market value. Across all three fractional sizes, the American Gold Eagle combines U.S. Mint craftsmanship, standardized gold content, and imagery closely associated with American coinage. The obverse of fractional American Gold Eagle coins features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ celebrated depiction of Lady Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch, with rays of sunlight and the U.S. Capitol in the background. This design draws from the historic $20 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, connecting modern fractional gold bullion coins with an earlier era of American minting. Reverse designs vary by issue: the original design by Miley Busiek depicts a family of eagles, while the updated reverse introduced during 2021 features a close-up eagle portrait designed by Jennie Norris. Fractional Gold Eagles also appear in different finishes, including bullion and proof issues, with proof coins distinguished by specially prepared surfaces and contrasting design elements. Their pricing generally reflects gold content, the current gold spot price, and premiums that can vary with size, finish, year, condition, and demand. Smaller denominations often carry higher premiums per ounce than 1 oz coins, an important distinction when comparing fractional American Gold Eagle prices across weights.

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Fractional American Gold Eagles are produced by the United States Mint as part of the American Eagle coin program. They are official U.S. legal-tender coins, with inscriptions that identify their gold content and denomination.

The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ depiction of Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch. Originally created for the early 20th-century Double Eagle, the design includes rays of sunlight and the U.S. Capitol in the background.

Yes. In 2021, the United States Mint introduced an eagle portrait designed by Jennie Norris. The earlier reverse, designed by Miley Busiek, depicts an eagle carrying an olive branch above a nest. Both designs reflect the American Eagle program’s connection to national symbolism.

Fractional American Gold Eagles debuted in 1986, when the United States Mint launched the American Eagle gold coin program. The program was authorized by the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 and continues a tradition of American gold coinage.

Bullion and proof refer to different production methods and finishes. Bullion coins have a standard struck finish. Proof coins are struck using specially prepared dies and blanks, creating frosted design details against mirrorlike backgrounds that emphasize the coin’s artwork.