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 Gold Eagle represents the pinnacle of numismatic preservation and quality. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the second year of this iconic series, this coin showcases the exceptional artistry of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Miley Busiek's design. Graded a flawless PCGS MS70, this specimen is among the rarest of its kind, with only 173 coins achieving this perfect designation. Composed of 91.67% gold, the coin features a precise 3.39g weight and 16.5mm diameter, with a classic reeded edge. From a total mintage of 580,266, this example represents the absolute finest quality available to collectors. The 1987 Gold Eagle is particularly significant as an early issue in the series, with MS70 examples commanding substantial premiums due to their extreme scarcity. Its near-perfect technical strike and immaculate preservation make this coin a true highlight for sophisticated numismatists and gold coin collectors. Key Details: - *Mint:* Philadelphia. - *Grade:* PCGS MS70. - *Population:* 173 in MS70. - *Composition:* 91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper. - *Certification:* #38504642
