• 1852 Three Cent Silver Trime 3CS AG Dark Toned Type 1 Antique US Smallest Coin
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1852 Three Cent Silver Trime 3CS AG Dark Toned Type 1 Antique US Smallest Coin

1852 Three Cent Silver Trime 3CS AG Dark Toned Type 1 Antique US Smallest Coin

$34.88 USD
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1852 Three Cent Silver Trime 3CS AG Dark Toned Type 1 Antique US Smallest Coin

The three cent silver, affectionately called the trime, is the smallest coin the US ever struck for circulation — just 14 mm across. This 1852 Philadelphia piece is a Type 1 (.750 fine silver, 1851-1853), struck nearly a decade before the Civil War.

Please see photos: this exact coin carries deep, dark antique toning with some staining on both sides — described honestly and priced accordingly. Heavy even wear leaves the star obverse and ornate C reverse outlined, consistent with the About Good letter grade. A characterful, budget-friendly example of America's tiniest coin.

  • Year: 1852
  • Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
  • Type: Type 1 (1851-1853), .750 fine silver
  • Composition: .750 Silver, .250 Copper (0.80 g, 14 mm)
  • Approximate grade: AG (About Good) - dark toning/stains (see photos)

Ungraded and uncertified. The approximate grade is our opinion only. THE COIN SHOWN IS THE EXACT COIN YOU WILL RECEIVE.
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