Lot 39
1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, MS
PCGS 70
Starting bid
$800
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 70
- Certificate
- 38504642
- Denomination
- G$5
- Year
- 1987
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, PCGS MS-70. A pristine perfect strike of the second-year American Gold Eagle, this exceptional specimen represents the pinnacle of numismatic quality for the 1987 $5 Gold Eagle series. Graded a flawless MS-70 by PCGS with certificate #38504642, this coin is among the rarest of its vintage. Designed by the legendary Augustus Saint-Gaudens and featuring Miley Busiek's modern interpretative design, this tenth-ounce gold coin exemplifies the American Gold Eagle program's artistic excellence. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the coin features a precise 91.67% gold composition with complementary silver and copper alloys, creating a durable and lustrous precious metal specimen. With a total population of just 173 coins at this grade level, this MS-70 represents an extraordinary collecting opportunity. The 1987 Gold Eagle marks an important year in the series, being only the second year of production for this iconic modern American bullion coin. Its 16.5mm diameter and 3.39g weight make it a compact yet valuable numismatic treasure. The coin's reeded edge and impeccable MS-70 grade attest to the exceptional striking quality and preservation of this remarkable piece. Provenance Highlights: - Mintage: 580,266. - PCGS Population: 173 in MS-70. - Mint Location: Philadelphia. - Price Guide Value: $800
