coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3cS \ 3-Cent Silver \ 1864
The 3 Cent Silver coin, issued by the United States, was minted from 1851 to 1873. The coin was primarily produced to facilitate transactions in a time when the economy was transitioning from a silver-based to a more modern currency system. The 1864 3 Cent Silver coin features a design by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, showcasing a seated Liberty on the obverse and a wreath encircling the denomination on the reverse. This year produced both regular and variant designs, with lower mintage numbers contributing to its collectibility and value among numismatists.
