1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, MS

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# 1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, PCGS MS-70. A pristine example of the early American Gold Eagle series, this 1987 $5 tenth-ounce gold coin represents a pinnacle of numismatic perfection. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin is a remarkable specimen from the second year of the modern Gold Eagle program, graded a flawless PCGS MS-70. Designed with the iconic Augustus Saint-Gaudens inspired obverse and Miley Busiek's reverse, this coin showcases the exceptional minting quality of the U.S. Mint in the late 1980s. Composed of 91.67% gold, with additional silver and copper alloy, the coin weighs 3.39 grams and measures 16.5mm in diameter. With a total mintage of 580,266 pieces, this MS-70 example is extraordinarily rare, with only 173 coins graded at this pinnacle level by PCGS. The perfect MS-70 grade represents the absolute pinnacle of numismatic condition, making this coin a true collector's prize. Early Gold Eagles from 1987 are particularly desirable, as they represent the second year of this now-classic bullion and collector series. The coin's reeded edge and immaculate surfaces testify to its exceptional preservation and handling. Provenance Details: - PCGS Certification: #38504642. - Population: 173 coins at MS-70 level. - Mint Location: Philadelphia (P Mintmark). *Estimate*: $800-1,200