Lot 59
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 MS70. A pristine example of the American Gold Eagle series, this 1987 $5 tenth-ounce gold coin represents a pinnacle of numismatic preservation and quality. Graded a perfect PCGS MS70, this coin is among the rarest of the series, with only 173 examples ever achieving this top-tier designation. Designed with the iconic Augustus Saint-Gaudens inspired obverse and Miley Busiek reverse, this coin embodies the artistry of American coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the coin features a precise 91.67% gold composition, weighing 3.39g with a 16.5mm diameter. The second year of issue for the Gold Eagle series, this 1987 example represents a significant moment in modern American numismatic history. With a mintage of 580,266, perfect MS70 specimens are exceptionally scarce. The coin's reeded edge and immaculate surfaces showcase the United States Mint's commitment to numismatic excellence. Collectors and investors will appreciate the rarity and pristine condition of this remarkable tenth-ounce gold coin, a true highlight for any high-grade gold collection. Certification Details: - PCGS MS70. - Certificate #38504642. - Population: 173 coins at this grade
