Lot 65
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 second-year issue in the coveted American Gold Eagle series, this 1987 $5 Gold Eagle represents the pinnacle of numismatic preservation. Graded a perfect MS70 by PCGS, this coin is among the rarest of the year, with only 173 examples achieving this elite certification. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this tenth-ounce gold coin features the iconic design collaboration between Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Miley Busiek. Composed of 91.67% gold, the coin represents a beautiful marriage of artistic excellence and precious metal investment. With a total mintage of 580,266, this particular specimen stands out as a true condition rarity, showcasing extraordinary strike quality and preservation. The coin's technical specifications are impeccable: a precise 3.39 grams of gold, 16.5mm in diameter, with a classic reeded edge. Its perfect MS70 grade indicates absolutely no discernible marks or imperfections, making it a crown jewel for both serious numismatists and gold investors. Perfect MS70 examples of the 1987 $5 Gold Eagle are exceptionally scarce and command significant market premium. PCGS Certification: #38504642. Population: 173 in MS70. Estimated Value: $800
