1888 10C Liberty Seated Dime PCGS PR66 (CAC)

Exceptional Gem Proof quality with coveted CAC approval. This 1888 Liberty Seated Dime, certified PCGS PR66 CAC, is a sharply preserved and highly appealing example of a classic late-series Philadelphia proof issue, combining technical excellence with strong collector desirability. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a Liberty pole capped by a Phrygian cap in her left hand and supporting a shield inscribed LIBERTY with her right. Thirteen stars encircle the figure, with the date 1888 below. The reverse displays the denomination within a wreath, expressed as ONE DIME, with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. As a Philadelphia proof striking, the coin represents the refined special-production format of the Liberty Seated dime series in its final decades, executed with exacting detail and careful finish. In PR66, this piece stands comfortably in the Gem category, and the CAC endorsement further affirms its superior quality within the assigned grade. The strike is fully executed in the manner expected of a proof issue, with crisp definition throughout Liberty’s gown, shield lines, and wreath details. Fields are deeply reflective, while the devices exhibit the sharp, frosted-to-brilliant contrast typical of well-preserved proof coinage of the era. Surface preservation is notably strong, with only the most minor evidence of handling commensurate with the grade. Overall eye appeal is decidedly premium, supported by the balanced presentation and refined originality that advanced collectors seek. The 1888 proof dime belongs to one of the most widely collected 19th-century silver series in American numismatics. Liberty Seated coinage has long attracted specialists for its blend of artistic elegance, historic depth, and numerous collectible challenges by date, mint, and format. Proof-only and proof-inclusive collecting of the denomination remains especially popular, as these coins represent the Mint’s finest work during the period. Struck in Philadelphia, this issue comes from an era when proof coinage was produced in limited quantities primarily for collectors and contemporary presentation purposes. With a proof mintage of just 800 pieces, the 1888 is a legitimately low-mintage issue by any standard, and surviving gems are far scarcer than that figure suggests. PCGS reports a population of 35 examples in PR66, with only 8 finer, underscoring the issue’s limited availability at this desirable certification level. The added CAC approval further narrows the pool of premium-quality pieces and enhances its standing among discerning buyers. While obtainable in lower proof grades, attractive Gem survivors with elite certification remain in consistently strong demand. A scarce low-mintage proof Liberty Seated dime in certified Gem condition, this 1888 PR66 CAC offers the quality, eye appeal, and series importance that make for an outstanding addition to any advanced U.S. silver cabinet.