1987 (W) United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

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$865 MS70 10-04-2021 eBay

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The 1987 (W) United States Constitution Bicentennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a cent produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The U.S. Mint produced 214,225 examples. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, while the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Designed by Marcel Jovine. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9626. Modern commemorative five-dollar gold coins are struck in 90% gold (8.359 grams) and represent the premium tier of each year's commemorative program. Gold commemoratives typically have the lowest mintages in each program. Many issues have appreciated significantly since their original sale.