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 MS70 specimen represents the pinnacle of numismatic preservation and quality. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this tenth-ounce gold coin embodies the elegant design legacy of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and modern minting excellence. The coin features a flawless technical grade of MS70 from PCGS, with only 173 examples ever graded at this supreme level. Composed of 91.67% gold, this small but significant piece weighs 3.39 grams and measures 16.5mm in diameter, with a precision-crafted reeded edge. From the initial year's mintage of 580,266 pieces, this example stands among the absolute finest known, representing the zenith of the 1987 Gold Eagle series. With its immaculate surfaces and perfect technical grade, this coin is a true collector's prize. The MS70 designation indicates absolutely no post-production imperfections, making it an exceptional representation of the early American Gold Eagle program. Collectors and investors alike recognize the extraordinary rarity and desirability of such a pristine specimen. Key Details: - Mint: Philadelphia. - Year: 1987. - Denomination: $5. - Metal: Gold. - PCGS Certification: #38504642. - Population: 173 in MS70