Name: 1887 5c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
SKU: 346847

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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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 346847

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

Variety: Doubled Die Reverse

Variety 2: FS-801

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 #: 38420

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