1871-CC 10C FR02 PCGS CAC

This PCGS-certified FR02 1871-CC Liberty Seated Dime, endorsed by CAC, is an exceptional survivor from one of the most sought-after Carson City issues in the Seated Dime series. As the inaugural year for dime production at the Carson City Mint, 1871 saw a modest output of just 20,100 pieces. With virtually no contemporary numismatic interest in branch mint coinage, few if any were preserved in high grades, and most entered commerce in the hard-money economy of the Western frontier. Today, only about 110 examples are believed to exist in all grades combined. Despite its heavily worn condition, this example displays strong originality and undeniable frontier charm. This issue ranks as the rarest Carson City dime after only the legendary 1873-CC No Arrows and the elusive 1874-CC Arrows. It is an essential key for Seated Dime specialists and Carson City collectors alike. Notably, only six coins have been certified FR02 by PCGS, and CAC has approved just a handful of those, underscoring this coin’s strong appeal even at the lowest certified grade. No recent APR are noted much less a CAC example; however, a G06 brought $4,560 in 04/25 ST. Whether you are a lowball registry competitor or a Carson City type set builder, this piece offers a rare chance to acquire a legendary Western issue with ironclad third-party validation.