1987 United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
Base
About This Coin
The 1987 United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States five-dollar gold coin from the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series — the second year of the series. In 1987 the West Point Mint struck 214,225 uncirculated and 651,659 proof Constitution five-dollar gold coins, 865,884 in all. The obverse features a stylized flying eagle holding a quill pen in its talons, and the reverse displays a large quill pen with the words WE THE PEOPLE and 13 stars. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Designed by Marcel Jovine.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1987 (W) Proof United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
1987 (W) United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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