1987 $5 American Gold Eagle — Coin Value
$5 American Gold EagleWhat the 1987 $5 American Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1987 $5 American Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $472 · MS66 $10,055. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 21.3× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1987-W American Gold Eagle Proof 1 Oz US Mint $50 Coin OGP Box & COA
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Item details
- Series
- $5 American Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1987
1987 $5 American Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1987 $5 American Gold Eagle runs around $472, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $10055.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $472 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $10,055 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $918.75 / $5,500 / $8,175 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 30, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $918.75–$8,175.00 (median $5,500.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current resale value for an ungraded 1987 $5 American Gold Eagle?
- An ungraded 1987 $5 American Gold Eagle is currently valued around $435.
- How much more is an MS66 graded 1987 $5 American Gold Eagle worth?
- An MS66 graded version of this 1987 $5 American Gold Eagle is valued at $9253.
- Is the 1987 $5 American Gold Eagle a rare coin?
- While the series is established, the value difference between ungraded and MS66 highlights condition's impact on its market worth.