1887 Nickel Three Cent : 7 Over 6

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The 1887/6 overdate error is one of the major varieties of the 1887 Nickel Three Cent Piece. This coin features an 1887 date stamped over a 1886 date. Part of the underlying "6" is still visible under the "7". Some strikes are strong and easy to identify such as the one depicted above. Although some strikes are much weaker and much harder to identify.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-65)	Proof (PR-65)
$249	$344	$424	$498	$527	$612	$639	-	$556

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1887 Nickel Three Cent Piece (7 Over 6 Variety) is Worth $344 in Average Condition and can be Worth $639 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $556 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0292