1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, MS

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# 1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle PCGS MS70. A stunning perfect strike of the second-year issue in the coveted American Gold Eagle series, this 1987 $5 Gold Eagle represents the pinnacle of numismatic quality and preservation. Graded a flawless PCGS MS70, this coin is among the rarest of its kind, with only 173 examples ever achieving this pinnacle of condition. Designed by the legendary Augustus Saint-Gaudens and featuring contemporary elements by Miley Busiek, this Philadelphia mint (*P* mintmark) gold coin exemplifies the American Gold Eagle program's artistic excellence. Struck from a precise composition of 91.67% gold, the coin contains *3.39 grams* of precious metal, with a compact *16.5mm* diameter and distinctive reeded edge. From a total mintage of 580,266, this example represents the absolute finest known specimen. The 1987 Gold Eagle holds particular significance as the second year of issue in this iconic series. While mint state examples are relatively accessible, a perfect MS70 like this is extraordinarily rare. Collectors and investors recognize the immense premium commanded by such an impeccably preserved specimen, making this coin a true numismatic treasure worthy of the most discerning collection. Key Details: - PCGS MS70. - Certificate #38504642. - Total Population: 173. - Mintage: 580,266. - Composition: 91.67% Gold