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The 1887/6 overdate variety is popular both as an error and as the only issue from that year within the Proof Three Cent Nickel Series. It is assumed that there were left over dies from the previous year that were reused. There are actually two varieties for this overdate, one of which is strong and the other, weak (describing how easily the six is seen). The weak overdate is scarce with the strong overdate significantly rarer and more desirable.
Obverse Description
A Romanesque Liberty is portrayed facing left with LIBERTY emblazoned on her crown. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears on the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The roman numeral III is centered in the design surrounded by a large wreath tied with a bow at the bottom. This design is one of few American coins without wording on one of the sides.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2866
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1887
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Strong Overdate
Coin Date:
1887/6
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,960
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
83784
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1887/6 3CN Strong Overdate, FS-302, JD-1, R.1, PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$720
1887/6 3CN PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (33/12). PCGS Population: (38/13). PR66. ...
$930
1887/6 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (11/62). PCGS Population: (17/85). PR64. ...
$540
1887/6 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 67+ CAM (Strong Overdate)
$5,000
1887/6 3CN PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/50). PCGS Population (1/57). (#83784)...
$460
1887/6 3CN PR68 Cameo NGC. ...
$8,625
1887/6 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 65 CAM (Strong Overdate)
$1,025
1887/6 3CN Strong Overdate PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (38/13). NGC Census: (33/12). PR66....
$1,380
1887/6 3CN Strong Overdate PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (15/75). NGC Census: (9/56)....
$517
3CN 1887/6 STRONG OVERDATE. PCGS PR67 CAM
$2,938
$6,038
1887/6 3CN PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (18/41). PCGS Population: (35/52). PR65. ...
$660
1887/6 3CN Strong Overdate PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (38/13 and 4/4+). NGC Census: (32/13 and 3/1+). PR66....
$1,800
1887/6 3CN PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (8/51). PCGS Population (13/56). From The Moore Coin Collection. ...
$499
1887/6 3CN PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,360
1887/6 3CN PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/51). NGC Census: (17/37). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS P...
$764
1887/6 3CN PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (41/11). NGC Census: (30/13). PR66. From The Michelle McCaulley Mem...
$1,110
1887/6 3CN Strong Overdate PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (12/53). NGC Census: (6/46). (#83784)...
$632
3CN 1887/6 STRONG OVERDATE. PCGS PR67+ CAM CAC
$4,230
1887/6 3CN Strong Overdate. PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/53). NGC Census: (18/37). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$764
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 PR [Type]
Worth: $160 – $4,500
1865 3cN PR
Worth: $550 – $7,500
1866 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $5,400
1867 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $4,080
1868 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $3,360
1869 3cN PR
Worth: $220 – $3,900
1870 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $4,200
1871 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $2,700
1872 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $3,600
1873 3cN Closed 3 PR
Worth: $160 – $4,200
1874 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $3,900
1875 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $840
1876 3cN PR
Worth: $160 – $4,080
1877 3cN PR
Worth: $860 – $3,120
1878 3cN PR
Worth: $480 – $7,800
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