coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3cS \ 3-Cent Silver \ 1853 \ Philadelphia
The 3 Cent Silver coin, officially known as the "Three-Cent Piece," was minted by the United States from 1851 to 1873. The coin, made of 75% silver and 25% copper, was designed to facilitate small transactions during the Civil War era. The 1853 edition, produced in Philadelphia, features a prominent design with a "C" representing "cent" enclosed within a laurel wreath on the obverse, and a simple Roman numeral III on the reverse. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance, unique size, and relatively low mintage in certain years.
