coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3¢ (Three Cents) \ Silver Three Cents (Type 1) \ 1853 \ Philadelphia
The 1853 Silver Three Cents Type 1 coin was minted in Philadelphia as part of the series introduced to facilitate small transactions. This type was produced from 1851 to 1873 and features a design that includes a shield on the obverse with a star above it and an inscription indicating the denomination. The Type 1 variant is characterized by its thicker, narrower silver edge, making it distinct from its successors in the series. The 1853 date adds historical significance, as it was during a period of significant economic change in the United States.
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1853-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1853 | Philadelphia |
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1853-P (Philadelphia) Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 3¢ (Three Cents) | Silver Three Cents (Type 1) | 1853 | Philadelphia |