1852 Three-Cent Silver Coin – Type 1 | Very Good Condition

Description:
Add a rare and historic piece to your collection with this 1852 U.S. Three-Cent Silver coin, also known as a "trime." Minted from 1851–1873, this was the smallest silver coin ever produced by the United States, both in weight and diameter—originally designed to ease the purchase of postage stamps.

This example is the Type 1 variety, easily identified by its six-pointed star with a shield on the obverse and a large Roman numeral III encircled by a laurel wreath on the reverse. While showing honest wear consistent with its age, the key design elements remain visible, including the date and shield lines. The coin's tone and patina highlight its age and authenticity, making it an ideal addition for collectors of early U.S. silver.

Specifications:

• Year: 1852

• Denomination: Three Cents

• Type: Type 1 – Silver (75% Silver, 25% Copper)

• Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark, as was standard)

• Condition: Very Good (VG) – date and major details clear

• Diameter: 14 mm

• Weight: 0.8 grams

• Mintage: Approx. 18.6 million

• Holder: Securely housed in a 2x2 archival flip

Why Collect This Coin?

• First silver 3¢ coin issued by the U.S.

• Smallest U.S. silver coin ever minted

• Represents a fascinating chapter in pre-Civil War American currency

Don't miss the opportunity to own a genuine mid-19th-century silver coin with real historical significance.