Lot 73
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 gold coin represents a pinnacle of numismatic preservation and quality. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin is a remarkable specimen from the second year of the Gold Eagle program, graded a perfect PCGS MS70. The coin features the iconic Augustus Saint-Gaudens design, reimagined by Miley Busiek, and represents a key issue in the Gold Eagle series. Composed of 91.67% gold, with complementary silver and copper alloys, this tenth-ounce gold coin weighs 3.39 grams and measures 16.5mm in diameter. With a total mintage of 580,266 pieces, this MS70 example is exceptionally rare, with only 173 coins graded at this top-tier level by PCGS. Perfect MS70 Gold Eagles from the early years of the series are highly prized by advanced collectors and investors. This particular coin represents the pinnacle of striking quality and preservation, making it a significant addition to any high-grade gold collection. The reeded edge and immaculate surfaces showcase the exceptional minting standards of the United States Mint in 1987. Lot Details: - Year: 1987. - Denomination: $5. - Mint: Philadelphia. - Metal: Gold. - PCGS Certification: 38504642. - Grade: MS70. - Population: 173 coins at this grade. Estimate: $800-1,200
