1852 NGC VF35

1852 NGC VF35

The 1852 Three-Cent Silver, certified NGC VF35, is a wonderful mid-grade example of America's smallest silver coin. With strong overall detail, clear design elements, and honest circulation wear, a Very Fine 35 offers an attractive balance between affordability and eye appeal. The 1852 issue is notable for having the highest mintage of the entire Three-Cent Silver series—18,663,500 coins—reflecting the tremendous demand for the denomination during its early years. Despite its high mintage, finding an original, problem-free example with pleasing surfaces is always a rewarding addition to a collection.

Fun Fact: The tiny Three-Cent Silver was quickly nicknamed the "Trime" and, by some, the "Fish Scale" because of its remarkably small size. Measuring just 14 millimeters across, it remains the smallest silver coin ever issued by the United States Mint. It was created primarily to make it easy for Americans to purchase a 3-cent postage stamp, making this little coin an important part of everyday life in the early 1850s.

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