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1887
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 45,226,483 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-374 |
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The 1887 Indian Head cent was struck in a mintage of approximately 45.2 million coins, among the highest in the series. The late 1880s were a period of continued industrial expansion and growing consumerism. The cent was deeply embedded in daily American life: omnibus fares, penny candy, newspaper purchases, tips, and small retail transactions all ran on copper. The 1887 is a common date, plentiful and affordable.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $3 | $3.50 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $4 | $4.50 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $4.50 | $5.50 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $8 | $9 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $19.50 | $23 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $25 | $29 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $48 | $55 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $122 | $130 |
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