As dealers, collectors and investors all know, Morgan and Peace silver dollars are extremely popular American coins because of their history, legends, and silver content.
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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $337 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $337 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $339 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $337 – $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: $337 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $347 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $337 – $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
1887 Gold Dollar. Unc Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$464
1887 G$1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 13 in 63, 102 finer (11/25). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 7,500....
$1,037
1887 G$1 MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 85 in 65 (3 in 65+), 64 finer. CAC: 27 in 65, 50 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid ...
$1,342
1887 G$1 MS67 NGC. ...
$3,416
1887 G$1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (77/42). CAC Population: (27/23). Mintage 7,500. ...
$2,520
1887 G$1 MS62 NGC. Mintage 7,500....
$660
1887 Gold Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).
$930
1887 Gold Dollar. AU-58 PL (NGC).
$552
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 MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,600
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 Gold Dollar. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$600
1887 G$1 MS63 PCGS. Mintage 7,500. ...
$750
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 Gold Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$6,300
1887 G$1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (37/21). Mintage 7,500. ...
$1,560
1887 G$1 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 7,500. ...
$690
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