1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, MS

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# 1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, PCGS MS70. A pristine example of the second-year issue in the coveted American Gold Eagle series, this 1987 $5 Gold Eagle represents the pinnacle of numismatic preservation and quality. Graded a flawless PCGS MS70, this coin is among the rarest of its mintage, with only 173 examples ever achieving this perfect designation. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this tenth-ounce gold coin features the iconic design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Miley Busiek, showcasing the classic American eagle motif. Composed of 91.67% gold, the coin represents a beautiful marriage of artistic excellence and precious metal craftsmanship. With a total mintage of 580,266, this MS70 specimen is a true numismatic treasure, representing less than 0.03% of the total production. The coin displays immaculate strike quality and surface preservation, with no discernible imperfections under rigorous numismatic examination. Its reeded edge and precise specifications (3.39g, 16.5mm diameter) reflect the exacting standards of the United States Mint. For the serious collector or investor, this perfect-grade Gold Eagle offers both exceptional aesthetic appeal and remarkable rarity. PCGS Certification: - Grade: *MS70*. - Certificate: #38504642. - Population: 173 total