1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, MS

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# 1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, PCGS MS70. A pristine perfect strike of the second-year American Gold Eagle, this exceptional 1987 $5 Gold Eagle represents the pinnacle of numismatic preservation and quality. Graded a flawless PCGS MS70, this coin is among the rarest of its type, with only 173 examples ever achieving this supreme grade. Designed by the legendary Augustus Saint Gaudens and featuring Miley Busiek's iconic eagle motif, this tenth-ounce gold coin exemplifies the artistry of modern American coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the piece features a precise 91.67% gold composition with complementary silver and copper alloys, creating a durable and lustrous specimen. The 16.5mm diameter and reeded edge showcase the meticulous craftsmanship typical of the early American Gold Eagle series. With a mintage of 580,266, this 1987 issue represents an early release in the now-celebrated Gold Eagle program. The PCGS MS70 designation indicates a coin of supreme technical perfection—completely free from even the most minute imperfections. Such specimens are extraordinarily scarce, commanding significant premium over lower-grade examples and representing the absolute zenith of numismatic quality for this issue. Provenance Details: - Grading Service: PCGS. - Grade: MS70. - Certificate Number: 38504642. - Total Population: 173 coins. Estimated Value: $800