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1853 Three Cent Silver Trime Type 1 Smallest US Silver Coin Bold Star Shield VG

1853 Three Cent Silver Trime Type 1 Smallest US Silver Coin Bold Star Shield VG

Regular price $47.88 USD
Regular price Sale price $47.88 USD
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Offered here is an 1853 Three Cent Silver, the tiny “trime” that holds the title of smallest silver coin the United States ever made. This is the Type I design (1851–1853) with the plain six-pointed star — a coin created to buy a postage stamp, and a conversation piece in any collection.

This Coin

  • Grade: Very Good — bold star with clear shield lines, full date, strong reverse C-scroll and Roman numeral III
  • Some softness in the legends as typically struck on these tiny planchets
  • Over 170 years old and genuinely scarce in any grade

The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive. Photos are large — please examine them closely; they form part of the description.

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