| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 600 |
| 60 or Better | 580 |
| 65 or Better | 150 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-5.8 |
| 60 or Better | R-5.8 |
| 65 or Better | R-7.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 10 / 25 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 10 / 25 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 16 / 25 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 38 / 54 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 38 / 54 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 41 / 54 TIE |
Proof 1887 Quarters are plentiful, but no more so than those of the previous several years. Cameo Proofs are somewhat scarce, and Deep Cameo examples are essentially nonexistent. The best example is a monster NGC PR68+*CAM from the collection of Eric P. Newman. This coin achieved a new price record of $41,125 for the date.