1987 $25 American Gold Eagle MS70
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- SKU: 8725GAEMS70
- Categories: GOLD COINS MODERN COINS ALL
The 1987 $25 American Gold Eagle is part of the American Gold Eagle coin series, which is produced by the United States Mint. The $25 denomination refers to the coin's face value, and it contains 1/2 troy ounce of gold. Here’s more specific information about the 1987 $25 American Gold Eagle graded MS70:
- Mint Year: 1987
- Face Value: $25 USD
- Gold Content: 1/2 troy ounce (15.55 grams) of 22-karat gold
- Composition: 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper (this mixture makes the coin more durable)
- Diameter: 27 mm
- Design:
- Obverse: Features Lady Liberty, inspired by Augustus Saint-Gaudens' design for the $20 gold piece minted from 1907 to 1933, holding a torch and an olive branch.
- Reverse: Depicts a male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings, designed by sculptor Miley Busiek.
- MS70 (Mint State 70) is the highest grade a coin can receive on the Sheldon scale, meaning it is in perfect, flawless condition with no visible imperfections under magnification.
