1887 $2.50 (Proof)

Series: Liberty Head $2 1/2 1840-1907

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PCGS PR63

PCGS PR55

PCGS #:: 7913

Designer:: Christian Gobrecht

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 18.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.18 grams

Mintage:: 122

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $33,000 • PR65 • 05-10-1990 • Heritage Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	55	R-8.4	42 / 60 TIE	42 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	52	R-8.4	42 / 60 TIE	42 / 60 TIE
65 or Better	15	R-9.3	36 / 60 TIE	36 / 60 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	55
60 or Better	52
65 or Better	15

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.4
60 or Better	R-8.4
65 or Better	R-9.3

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	42 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 60 TIE
65 or Better	36 / 60 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	42 / 60 TIE
60 or Better	42 / 60 TIE
65 or Better	36 / 60 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 PCGS grade
1	PR65 PCGS grade
1	PR65 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
10	PR63 PCGS grade

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

#4 PR64 PCGS grade

#10 PR63 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1887 has the highest proof mintage prior to 1896, and proofs are actually not much more rare than choice uncirculated examples, even though they sell for much, much higher prices.