What is three-cent coins?

Three-cent coins were produced by the United States Mint from 1851 to 1889. They were initially introduced as a result of the postage rate being lowered from five cents to three cents. The coin was made out of silver, and weighed 0.8 grams.

The obverse side of the three-cent coin featured a shield, while the reverse side had the Roman numeral III and the words “United States of America” around the edge. Later versions of the coin had a different design on the reverse side, with a wreath and the words “In God We Trust”.

One interesting fact about the three-cent coin is that it was used during the Civil War to pay soldiers and purchase supplies. However, due to the small size and value of the coin, it was often unpopular among the public and was eventually discontinued in 1889.