$4,404.10 / troy oz
Spot as of Sep 6, 2026 11:40 PM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $0.24
Melt / coin$1,061.96
Gold spot$4,404.10
AGW0.24113 oz
Gross weight8.333 g
Fineness90%
Gross troy oz0.2679
Coins / oz4.15
If you want to sell
Find a shop near you
A local coin shop can make an offer. Melt is the metal floor, not a quote. Many shops buy generic gold and silver as a percent of that number.
What this coin is
The Mexico gold 10 pesos is the DIEZ PESOS Hidalgo. 8.3333 g, .900 fine, 0.24113 oz AGW (Banco de México). About 22.5 mm. Roughly a quarter-ounce of gold.
What is written on the coin
DIEZ PESOS, Hidalgo, national eagle. New users type diez because that word is on the coin.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 8.3333 grams at 90% fine, which is 0.24113 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $1,061.96 per coin at $4,404.10 gold.
Mintage
Circulation 1905–1920 with gaps; 1959 and official restrikes (many frozen at 1959). Restrikes have the same gold as originals.
A little history
Diez pesos gold was a workhorse denomination after 1905. Banco de México still describes it as the Hidalgo of 0.24113 oz gold.
How to tell you have this type
Gold, DIEZ PESOS, Hidalgo. Silver DIEZ PESOS (Hidalgo 1955–1960) is a large 28.9 g silver coin, not this piece.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — see Sold Comps for sold prices.
Before you sell
Bullion premium over melt
Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
Melt is the metal floor. For auction and eBay solds on the same type, see Sold Comps. We list 355 melt values; collector premiums are a different market.
Quick amounts
Using $4,404.10 gold.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.2411 | $1,061.96 |
| 10 coins | 2.4113 | $10,619.61 |
| 20 coins | 4.8226 | $21,239.21 |
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Mexico gold 10 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.47600 AGW
$2,096.35
Mexico gold 2 pesos (DOS PESOS)
1919–1948 · 0.04823 AGW
$212.41
Mexico gold 2½ pesos (DOS Y MEDIO)
1918–1948 · 0.06028 AGW
$265.48
Mexico gold 5 pesos (CINCO PESOS)
1905–1955 · 0.12057 AGW
$531.00
Mexico gold 2½ pesos 87.5% (1870–1892)
1870–1892 · 0.11900 AGW
$524.09
Mexico gold 5 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.23800 AGW
$1,048.18
Mexico gold 20 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.95190 AGW
$4,192.26
Mexico gold 20 pesos (VEINTE PESOS)
1917–1959 · 0.48227 AGW
$2,123.97
Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Mexico gold 10 pesos (DIEZ PESOS)?
Mint spec is 8.333 grams at 90% fine, which is 0.24113 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Mexico gold 10 pesos (DIEZ PESOS) worth in melt today?
At gold spot of $4,404.10 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $1,061.96. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Mexico gold 10 pesos (DIEZ PESOS)s equal one ounce of gold?
About 4.15 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure gold at mint weight.
Does mintmark change the melt value?
No. Mintmark and date do not change the metal for this composition. A Mexico City (Mo) piece and another mint of the same spec have the same melt. Collector premiums still follow date, mint, and grade.
Is melt what I should sell this Mexico gold 10 pesos (DIEZ PESOS) for?
Dealers usually pay a premium over melt for recognized bullion, and sell it above spot. Melt is the floor, not the typical ticket. Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
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