A Late-Series Issue – The 1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar belongs to the long-running Seated Liberty series (1839–1891), making it one of the later-date issues in the collection.
Classic Christian Gobrecht Design – The obverse features Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and liberty cap, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, symbolizing strength and unity.
Mintage & Rarity – With a mintage of 5,000 circulation strikes and 710 proof coins, the 1887 issue is one of the scarcer late-date Liberty Seated Half Dollars.
Minting Location – All 1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollars were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and lack a mintmark, as was standard for Philly issues of the time.
Survival & Condition Rarity – Many of the original 5,000 circulation strikes were heavily used, making high-grade (AU/MS) examples extremely scarce.
Proof vs. Business Strike – Proof versions, with only 710 minted, are recognizable by their mirror-like surfaces and sharper details and often command a premium over business strikes.
Authentication & Certification – Due to counterfeits and altered dates, professional grading by PCGS, NGC, or ANACS is recommended for authentication and value preservation.
Where to Buy and Sell – Available through major coin dealers, auction houses (Heritage, Stack’s Bowers), eBay, and numismatic conventions, with premium prices for problem-free examples.
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