1876-CC 10C Type B

Weight

2.5 g

Diameter

17.9 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Proof

Front design

Liberty seated, holding a shield and a staff, with a star to her left and the date to her right.

Back design

An olive branch and a bundle of arrows, tied with a ribbon, surrounded by the legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination "TEN C."

Year of Minting

1876

Ruler

NA

Mint location

Carson City

Mint mark

CC

Orientation

Coin alignment

Inscriptions

LIBERTY | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | TEN C.

Context

: The 1876-CC Proof Dime is a very rare and interesting coin that first appeared in a 1983 Stack's sale. There, Stack's called it a "Choice Brilliant Proof" and noted: "It is not listed in any of the standard reference books such as 'Breen's Encyclopedia' or the 'Standard Catalogue' of years ago." This indicates that experts knew of no Proof 1876-CC Dimes prior to 1983. Inexplicably, Breen did not mention the coin in his 1988 "Encyclopedia." This particular coin resurfaced in a January 2008 Superior auction, where it was given a full page treatment as one of the highlights of the sale. The Superior description referenced an example "believed" to be in the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution, plus four examples certified as specimens by another grading service. Certainly, this is one of the rarest proof coins of the late 1800's. PCGS has recognized only two Branch Mint Proof examples of this date (both of which are listed in the Condition Census above). Any potential candidates should be sent in for certification to determine their true status. Researchers have been unable to determine the reason why this special coin was struck.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Liberty Seated Dime (1837-1891)

In circulation

NA

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

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