coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Silver Three Cents (Type 1) \ 1851
The Silver Three Cents Type 1 coin was minted by the United States from 1851 to 1853. It features a design that showcases a large numeral "3" surrounded by a wreath on the obverse, while the reverse displays a decorative "C" encircled by a laurel wreath. This coin, made of 75% silver and 25% copper, was introduced to facilitate small transactions during a period of rising inflation and was part of a series aimed at enhancing the coinage options available to the public. The Type 1 variant is characterized by its unique design elements, distinct from the later Type 2 and Type 3 versions introduced in subsequent years.
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1851-- (Unknown) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1851 | Unknown |
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1851-O (New Orleans) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1851 | New Orleans |
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1851-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1851 | Philadelphia |
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1851-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1851 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1851 N/A Silver Three Cents (Type 1) 3¢ | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1851 | N/A |