The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Obverse Description
Indian head portrait with crown centered in the design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8050
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1887
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1887
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,500
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7588
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Coin Value History
1887 G$1 MS
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1887 G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1887 G$1 MS67 NGC. ...
$3,416
1887 G$1 MS62 NGC. Mintage 7,500....
$660
1887 G$1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (77/42). CAC Population: (27/23). Mintage 7,500. ...
$2,520
1887 G$1 MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 7 holder. NGC Census: (82/58). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage ...
$1,140
1887 G$1 MS63 PCGS. Mintage 7,500. ...
$750
1887 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (110/142). PCGS Population: (148/217). CDN: $805 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,500...
$780
1887 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/664 and 0/17+). NGC Census: (6/447 and 0/8+). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$552
1887 G$1 MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,600
1887 G$1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/445). PCGS Population: (7/674). CDN: $366.30.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 7,500....
$408
1887 G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (32/402). PCGS Population: (39/536). Mintage 7,500. ...
$446
1887 G$1 -- Damage -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/437). PCGS Population (0/598). Mintage: 7,500. Numismedia Ws...
$188
1887 G$1 --Bent, Damaged--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/425). PCGS Population (8/510). Mintage: 7,500. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$1,852
1887 G$1 XF40--Ex-Jewelry, Repaired--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price...
$104
1887 G$1 MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (19/2). Mintage 7,500. ...
$2,400
1887 G$1 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 7,500. ...
$690
1887 G$1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (37/21). Mintage 7,500. ...
$1,560
1887 G$1 MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (26/51). Mintage 7,500. ...
$2,760
1887 G$1 MS63 PCGS. Mintage 7,500. ...
$780
1887 G$1 MS64 NGC. Semireflective fields. NGC Census: (110/142). PCGS Population: (147/218). CDN: $805 Whsle. Bid for N...
$960
1887 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/616). NGC Census: (6/424). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$480
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $260 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $260 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $260 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $45,000
1857-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $15,600
1857-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,300 – $80,000
1857-S G$1 MS
Worth: $400 – $31,200
1858 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $325 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $13,500
1859-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $33,600
1859-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $50,400
1859-S G$1 MS
Worth: $460 – $31,200
Greysheet News
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