The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers:
Q: People have told me that the three-cent denomination was introduced into our coinage system because of the postal situation at the time. Could you explain this for me?
A: There were two principal reasons for the introduction of the three-cent piece, or “trime” as it came to be referenced in Treasury documents
1866 three-cent nickel. Hover to zoom
1866 three-cent nickel. Hover to zoom
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers:
Q: People have told me that the three-cent denomination was introduced into our coinage system because of the postal situation at the time. Could you explain this for me?
A: There were two principal reasons for the introduction of the three-cent piece, or “trime” as it came to be referenced in Treasury documents