1853 Three Cent Silver Piece (G)

The 1853 Three Cent Silver Piece, also known as a "trime," was struck by the U.S. Mint in 90% silver and featured a six-pointed star on the obverse and a Roman numeral III on the reverse. In Good (G) condition, the coin shows heavy wear, with major design elements like the star and Roman numeral still visible but lacking finer detail. This coin was part of the smallest denomination ever minted for circulation in the U.S., introduced to facilitate small transactions during the early 1850s.