1988 Gold Eagle 1/10 oz

Description

1988 Gold Eagle 1/10 oz, PCGS MS70. This exceptional 1988 $5 Gold Eagle represents one of the most significant dates in the modern Gold Eagle series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint and graded PCGS MS70, this coin achieves the highest possible numerical grade, indicating flawless surfaces and perfect strike characteristics. The coin displays the iconic obverse design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens paired with Miley Busiek's reverse eagle, rendered in the standard composition of 91.67% gold, 3% silver, and 5.33% copper, with a weight of 3.39 grams. The 1988 is the lowest mintage date in the entire $5 Uncirculated Gold Eagle series, with only 159,500 coins produced—a striking contrast to later issues such as the 1999, which saw a mintage of 2,750,338 pieces. This scarcity has established the 1988 as a key date for collectors building comprehensive sets of the series. Most examples encountered in the market typically grade MS69, making this MS70 specimen particularly desirable and scarce. With a population of just 46 coins graded by PCGS at all grades, this date commands a significant premium among Gold Eagle collectors. The MS70 designation places this example among the finest known examples, offering both numismatic rarity and investment appeal. PCGS Certification #57627695