#403 • 1853 United States Silver 3 Cent Coin

Part of Coins, Currency & Bullion June 2025 (timed auction by Schur Success Group)

High bid $39.00

Status: Sold

1853 United States Trime Silver 3 Cent Coin, composition: 90% Silver and 10% Copper, mint mark: None (Philadelphia Mint), edge: Plain, designer: James B. Longacre, historical significance: First small-sized silver coin facilitating small transactions during silver coin hoarding period. Type 1 (Small Star) 3 Cent Silvers were minted from 1851 to 1853. Condition as Shown.