Top Best Silver Coins To Collect
1851 Three Cent Silver
One of the physically smallest and lightest coins the United States has ever produced is the silver three-cent coin. They were struck during the mid 19th century to help make buying three-cent first-class postage stamps easier.
The silver three-cent series has become a popular collectible among those specializing in minor United States coinage and particularly odd-denomination coins. The first coin in the silver three-cent series was struck in 1851 and saw a mintage of 5,447,400 pieces.
An 1851 silver three-cent can be had for $50 in the grade of Fine-12. Even in uncirculated grades, a specimen can be purchased for less than $300. This makes it a relatively affordable silver coin—and a terrific conversation piece, to boot.
1792 Half Disme
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One of the first coins ever commissioned by the United States was the 1792 half disme. Its denominational name derives from a French spelling referring to “tenth” and later Americanized to “dime.”
There’s much legend surrounding this early Federal-era silver coin, which is largely regarded as a pattern. However, many circulated examples exist, leaving some to classify it as a regular-issue coin. About 1,500 were struck in a Philadelphia basement while the first United States Mint was still under construction nearby. They were struck under the direction of President George Washington, shepherded by the first United States Mint Director David Rittenhouse, and distributed by Thomas Jefferson.
That’s quite the pedigree! This coin has every right to be called a national treasure. Circulated examples can be had for around $35,000 to $50,000.
