This 1853 Three Cent Silver Trime is a great addition to any coin collection. A truly scarce and obscure US numismatic treasure.

From PCGS Coin Facts:

The Trime is an unusual denomination that first appeared in 1851, although pattern coins for the denomination were produced in 1849 and 1850. The original purpose of the Three Cents coins to provide an intermediate denomination between the Cent and Half Dime, making it easier to change some of the odd foreign coins that were legal tender in America at that time. In 1851, postal rates were dropped from five to three cents. While three Large Cents could have been used to purchase a postage stamp, the bulky copper coins were expensive to produce. Thus, a coin of three cents value had two purposes, enough to get the denomination started in 1851.

There are three sub-types of the silver Three Cents, issued between 1851 and 1873.

Mintage: 11,400,00

Rarity: 2.7