1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, MS

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# 1987 $5 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle, PCGS MS70. A pristine example of the American Gold Eagle series, this 1987 $5 Gold Eagle represents a pinnacle of numismatic preservation and quality. Graded a perfect PCGS MS70, this coin is among the rarest specimens in its population, with only 173 examples ever achieving this elite certification. Designed by the legendary Augustus Saint-Gaudens and featuring modern interpretations by Miley Busiek, this tenth-ounce gold coin embodies the pinnacle of American coinage artistry. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a total mintage of 580,266, this piece represents the second year of the iconic Gold Eagle series. Composed of 91.67% gold, with complementary silver and copper alloys, the coin offers both numismatic significance and intrinsic precious metal value. The coin's perfect MS70 grade signifies absolute perfection—no contact marks, exceptional strike quality, and immaculate surfaces that represent the absolute zenith of minting technology in 1987. With its reeded edge and precise 16.5mm diameter, this specimen is a true collector's treasure, particularly noteworthy as an early year example in the Gold Eagle program's history. Provenance Details: - PCGS Certification: #38504642. - Total Population: 173 coins at MS70. - Estimated Market Value: $800