1987-W Constitution Bicentennial Gold $5 PR DCAM 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.
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:
10555
Coin Date:
1987-W
Denomination:
G$5 / Gold $5
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point
Mintage:
651,659
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round