1887 50C, CAM PR65CAM Certification #18337025, PCGS #86448

Total Mintage of 5,710 Pieces for the Date, mintage of only 5,000 circulation strikes and 710 proofs. 1887 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Rings of multicolor rainbow toning surround minimally toned, well-contrasted centers on this Gem Cameo 1887 half dollar proof. Liberty, in particular, stands out boldly against the surrounding mirrors, enhancing the top-notch eye appeal. The 1887 claims a total mintage of only 5,000 circulation strikes and 710 proofs. Population: 18 in 65 Cameo, 4 finer in this category. CAC: 6 in 65, 1 finer (5/20).Heritage. Old Blue Tag Holder. CAC

Ron Guth

In 1887, the mintage of Proof Half Dollars was, at 710 pieces, the lowest since 1877.  Added to the only 5,000 examples made for circulation, it is easy to understand why this date is so popular.  For instance, if there were 6,000 collectors who wanted this date, it would be impossible to find.  Correspondingly, just a little increase in demand would dry up the available supply or, at least, make them much more expensive.  Already, the available supply of certified Proof 1887 Half Dollars is lower than for many of its contemporaries.

Approximately one-fourth of all Proof 1887 Half Dollars are Cameos.  In keeping with the other dates around it, the 1887 Half Dollar is extremely rare as a Deep Cameo.