coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Patterns & Trial Coins \ 1881 \ Philadelphia
The Three Cents coin, also known as the "trime," was produced by the United States Mint from 1851 to 1873, with a brief revival in the 1880s. Patterns and trial coins from 1881, particularly those minted in Philadelphia, represent experimental designs or compositions that were not ultimately adopted for circulation. These coins are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and the insights they provide into the minting processes and design experimentation of the era. Collectors value such coins for their historical significance and unique attributes within the realm of U.S. numismatics.
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United States of America 1881 Philadelphia Patterns & Trial Coins 3¢ | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Patterns & Trial Coins | 1881 | Philadelphia |