Lot 48
1987 $10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle, MS
PCGS 70
Starting bid
$1,650
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 70
- Certificate
- 25655514
- Denomination
- G$10
- Year
- 1987
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1987 $10 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle PCGS MS70. A pristine example of the iconic American Gold Eagle, this 1987 quarter-ounce gold coin represents the pinnacle of numismatic preservation and quality. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a total mintage of 269,255, this coin is a true treasure for the discerning collector. Certified by PCGS with a flawless MS70 grade, this specimen is among an extremely limited population of just 59 coins graded at this supreme level. Featuring the legendary Augustus Saint-Gaudens design reinterpreted by Miley Busiek, the coin showcases the quintessential American eagle motif with extraordinary detail and luster. Composed of 91.67% gold, the coin represents both a numismatic masterpiece and a valuable precious metal investment. The coin's technical specifications are impeccable: weighing 8.48 grams with a 22mm diameter and reeded edge, it exemplifies the precision of modern American coinage. Its near-perfect preservation makes it a standout even among other high-grade examples from the 1987 Gold Eagle series, commanding a significant premium over more common MS69 specimens. Provenance and Rarity: - *PCGS Certification*: #25655514. - Total Population: 59 coins at MS70. - Estimated Price Guide Value: $1,800. An exceptional addition to any high-grade gold coin collection, this MS70 Gold Eagle represents the absolute pinnacle of numismatic quality and preservation.
