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Like the 1888, the 1887 Liberty Nickel is of relatively average scarcity for the series and is actually very popular among the 1880’s dates. Generally affordable through MS65. High-end gems are scarce to be sure.
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.
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Key to Collecting: The 1887 nickel is easy to find in just about any grade desired, from About Good to Mint State. However, quality can be a problem for coins in higher levels, and discrimination is needed. Many Mint State coins have granular surfaces from dies that remained in service too long. Although the mintage quantity for Proofs was on the low side for this era, today they come on the market with regularity and are usually well struck and attractive.
CIRCULATION STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Luster and surface quality vary from frosty to dull. Coins with certain details lightly struck are the rule, not the exception. Flashy gems are rare. The date logotype used on all dies (circulation strikes and Proofs) has the 1 too high in relation to the curved baseline of the following three digits, this being characteristic of other years in the 1886 to 1889 era. There were 143 obverse dies made for this year, equating to 107,000 impressions per die, if all were used. Readymade planchets were obtained from the American Nickel Works in Camden, New Jersey. More than a million worn nickels were cleaned and reissued.
PROOF STRIKES:
Characteristics and Appearance: Usually well struck with Full Details. Sometimes with slightly rounded (rather than sharp) rim edges.
Mintage and Distribution Notes: At least two obverse dies were used.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2952
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1887
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,260,692
Coinage Type:
Liberty head nickel
Coinage Years:
1883-1912
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3848
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Coin Value History
1887 5c MS
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1887 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c No Cents, 1883 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_3218-0.20200626064157466.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3 – $2,600
1883 5c No Cents MS
Worth: $3 – $2,500
Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]
![Liberty (V) Nickel 5c With Cents, 1883-1912 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Vobv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $3,600
1883 5c Cents MS
Worth: $8 – $3,600
1884 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $12,000
1885 5c MS
Worth: $125 – $26,000
1886 5c MS
Worth: $58 – $35,000
1888 5c MS
Worth: $10 – $9,000
1889 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $12,000
1890 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $12,000
1891 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $12,500
1892 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $26,400
1893 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $16,000
1894 5c MS
Worth: $5 – $12,000
1895 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $21,500
1887 5C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 78 in 58 (2 in 58+), 738 finer (12/25). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$207
1887 5C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 15,263,652. ...
$444
1887 5C MS65 NGC. Mintage 15,263,652. ...
$690
1887 5C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (66/392). Mintage 15,263,652. ...
$204
1887 5C Liberty Head -- On Wrong Planchet -- VF20 ANACS. Mintage 15,263,652....
$630
1887 5C Liberty Head -- On Colombia 5C Plan -- VG10 ANACS. Mintage 15,263,652....
$1,140
1887 5C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 15,263,652. ...
$228
1887 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/4 and 9/0+). NGC Census: (23/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$1,140
1887 5C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/748 and 0/24+). NGC Census: (17/468 and 0/3+). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$114
1887 5C MS67 PCGS. ...
$5,520
1887 5c PCGS XF Details (Cleaned)
$49
1887 5C XF45 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (14/749 and 0/18+). NGC Census: (6/469 and 0/2+). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$61
1887 5C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/680). NGC Census: (2/457). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Minta...
$74
1887 5C Doubled Die Reverse MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/5). Mintage: 15,263,652....
$141
1887 5C VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/423). PCGS Population (8/573). Mintage: 15,263,652. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$42
1887 5C --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (3/347). PCGS Population (2/423). Mintage: 15,263,652. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$116
1887 5C AU53 ANACS. ...
$83
1887 5C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (23/444). PCGS Population: (69/674). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 15,263,65...
$264
1887 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (24/37). Mintage 15,263,652. ...
$480
1887 5C MS65 PCGS....
$588
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