1851 Three Cent Silver (3CS)

The 1851 silver three-cent piece, also known as the "trime," marks the inaugural year of this unique series. Introduced to facilitate the purchase of postage stamps, these coins quickly became a staple of early 19th-century American commerce.

This coin, graded MS65+ by PCGS and bearing a CAC sticker, is superb. The lustrous surfaces display soft, even toning. Well-struck for the series, the details are crisp, with minimal contact marks, offering exceptional eye appeal. Just shy of a superb gem 65, this is a whopper of an MS65. A classic example for any discerning numismatist.