1871 10C MS66 PCGS CAC EX BENDER COLLECTION

This 1871 Liberty Seated Dime CAC-approved, stands as an elite example of a truly scarce business strike issue, with only 400 pieces estimated to survive in all grades. Originally struck from retired Proof dies, this coin exhibits clear semi-prooflike flash in the fields, delivering a visual vibrancy that’s uncommon among circulation strikes of the era. The strike is pinpoint sharp and both sides radiate with vivid, target-style rainbow toning, including waves of magenta, cobalt blue, violet, emerald, and golden-peach hues, giving the coin unmatched visual depth and complexity. The surfaces are flawless and original, untouched by cleaning or friction, and alive with rich, satiny luster that spins effortlessly under light. The CAC endorsement confirms the coin’s superior technical quality within the MS66 grade, and its toning rivals that of the finest toned 19th-century silver. With a PCGS population of just 13 in MS66 and only 3 finer, this coin represents a near-finest known example. Recent sales reinforce its desirability, with this exact piece bringing $9,600 08/22 HA, and now offered as a rare chance to acquire with upside potential.