Lot 21
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 perfect strike of the second-year Gold Eagle series, this 1987 $5 Gold Eagle represents the pinnacle of numismatic quality and preservation. Graded a flawless MS70 by PCGS, this exceptional specimen is among the rarest of its kind, with only 173 examples ever certified at this elite grade level. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this tenth-ounce gold coin features the iconic Augustus Saint-Gaudens design reimagined by Miley Busiek. Composed of 91.67% gold, with complementary silver and copper alloys, the coin exhibits extraordinary mint state characteristics. The reeded edge and precise 16.5mm diameter showcase the meticulous craftsmanship of the United States Mint during this pivotal period of modern gold coinage. From a total mintage of 580,266, this specimen represents the absolute finest example of the 1987 $5 Gold Eagle. Its MS70 designation indicates a coin of impeccable quality, with no discernible imperfections even under professional numismatic magnification. Such perfect examples command significant premium over typical mint state coins, making this a truly exceptional collectible for the discerning numismatist. PCGS Certification: 38504642. Population: 173 in MS70. Estimated Value: $800+
