Bidspirit auction | US 1851 Silver Three-Cent Piece

US 1851 Silver Three-Cent Piece - US silver three-cent piece, commonly referred to as a trime, struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1851. This coin is the Type 1 variety, composed of 75 percent silver and 25 percent copper. The obverse features the standard Type 1 design with a large six-pointed star and central heraldic shield, inscribed with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the date 1851. The reverse depicts an ornamental letter C enclosing the Roman numeral III, encircled by thirteen stars. Both surfaces exhibit iridescent toning in shades of blue, green, and magenta. The edge is plain. Diameter: 14mm. The coin exhibits heavy circulation wear with significant flattening of the central star and reverse Roman numerals. The legends and date remain legible. Surfaces show natural iridescent toning without evidence of harsh cleaning or major mechanical damage.