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A mintage drop occurs with the 1887 compared to previous years; but, as most pieces were saved, this issue remains in the type coin realm. There were 2,960 coins originally struck. Common without cameo designations except for the finest of gems. Cameo coins are a good bit scarcer with deep cameos non-existent.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty with the word LIBERTY on her crown faces left with 13 stars around the periphery and the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
Large V (roman numeral 5) is centered in the design surrounded by an ornate wreath with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS * around the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM appears near the top between the wreath and letters STATES OF AME.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2998
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1887
Reverse Designer:
Charles Barber
Reverse Lettering:
V, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1887
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,960
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1913
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83885
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Coin Value History
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1887 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 12 in 65 Cameo, 12 finer (11/25). Mintage 2,960. ...
$720
1887 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/1). Mintage 2,960. ...
$1,920
1887 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (17/20). PCGS Population: (7/19). PR64. ...
$348
1887 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$4,112
1887 5C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/23). PCGS Population (0/19). (#83885)...
$253
1887 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/8). NGC Census: (8/12). PR65. Mintage 2,960. ...
$630
1887 5C PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.1....
$3,840
1887 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/19). NGC Census: (17/20). PR64. From The Toro Collection. ...
$660
1887 Liberty Nickel. Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
$21,620
1887 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/8). NGC Census: (8/12). PR65. ...
$480
1887 5C PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/1). NGC Census: (9/3). PR66. ...
$1,920
1887 5C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/19). NGC Census: (16/20). PR64. ...
$312
1887 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$4,312
1887 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC).
$432
5C 1887 PCGS PR66 CAM
$1,821
1887 Liberty Head Nickel. Proof-64 Cameo (NGC).
$288
1887 5C PR67 Cameo NGC. Silky-smooth with a modest, yet appreciable cameo effect. Both sides are free of noteworthy distrac...
$3,220
1887 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/8). NGC Census: (7/12). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR65. ...
$822
5C 1887 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC
$2,938
1887 5C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/19). PCGS Population (8/19). ...
$306
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 PR [Type]
Worth: $215 – $2,000
1883 5c No Cents PR
Worth: $215 – $2,000
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 PR [Type]
Worth: $125 – $7,000
1883 5c Cents PR
Worth: $200 – $1,800
1884 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,399
1885 5c PR
Worth: $750 – $10,000
1886 5c PR
Worth: $350 – $24,000
1887 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $2,500
1888 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $8,160
1889 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $7,200
1890 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
1891 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,600
1892 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $3,250
1893 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,500
1894 5c PR
Worth: $125 – $1,750
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