The smallest of United States silver coins, called the trime was authorized by Congress March 3, 1851 and in productions until 1873. Nearly the entire production of non-Proof coins from 1863 until 1872 was melted down in 1873.
The smallest of United States silver coins, called the trime was authorized by Congress March 3, 1851 and in productions until 1873. Nearly the entire production of non-Proof coins from 1863 until 1872 was melted down in 1873.