1987-W Constitution Bicentennial Gold $5 MS Values

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Melt: $1,083.22 (0.2418 oz Gold)

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1987-W Constitution Bicentennial Gold $5 MS Values

Details

A modernistic design by Marcel Jovine was selected for the five-dollar gold coin. Both Uncirculated and Proof versions were minted at West Point.

This coin is made of 90% gold, 10% copper and has a current melt value of $1,083.22

Obverse: The obverse portrays a stylized eagle holding a 322 COMMEMORATIVES federal issues massive quill pen.

Reverse: Another large quill pen is featured on the reverse. To the left are nine stars, signifying the first colonies that ratified the Constitution. Four stars to the right represent the remaining original states.

Basic Information

GSID:

10554

Coin Date:

1987-W

Denomination:

G$5 / Gold $5

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

West Point

Mintage:

214,225

Coinage Type:

Modern Commemorative

Coinage Years:

1987

Composition:

90% gold, 10% copper

Mint Mark:

W

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Constitution Bicentennial

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

8.36 gr

Weight:

0.2688 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.2418 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

21.6 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Marcel Jovine

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1987, IN GOD WE TRUST

Obverse Designer:

Marcel Jovine

Reverse Designer:

Marcel Jovine

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