coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 3cS \ 3-Cent Silver \ 1870 \ Philadelphia
The 3 Cent Silver coin, minted in the United States from 1851 to 1873, features a silver composition and a diameter of 14 mm. The 1870 issue was produced at the Philadelphia Mint and is part of a series that was intended to facilitate small transactions during the Civil War and beyond. The coin's design prominently features a wreath on the reverse and the numeral "3" on the obverse, making it recognizable to collectors. Its rarity and historical significance contribute to its desirability among numismatists.