Liberty Double Eagle type coin
Liberty Double Eagle

1887-S Liberty Double Eagle

$20·Mint: S·90% gold·Mintage: 283,000
Circ. from
$4,500
Gem uncirc.
$11,750
Melt floor
$2273.63
0.9675 oz × $2350/oz
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Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.

Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
MS-60Mint State
$4,700
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$5,000
MS-65Gem Uncirculated
$11,750
About Uncirculated-50About Uncirculated
$4,500
Extremely Fine-40Extremely Fine
$4,480
Very Fine-20Very Fine
$4,450

Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Melt floor: Prices include intrinsic metal value (0.9675 oz gold). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

Historical Context

Historical context for the 1887-S Liberty Double Eagle is being researched.
Era notes and collector context coming soon.

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