who struck the cent?
The Mint of the United States.
Three-cent silver
The three-cent silver, also known as the three-cent piece in silver or trime, was struck by the Mint of the United States for circulatio
who designed the three-cent silver? James B. Longacre. did they came out in different types? Yes, three types.
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Three-cent silver [SEP] Introduction
The three-cent silver, also known as the three-cent piece in silver or trime, was struck by the Mint of the United States for circulation from 1851 to 1872, and as a proof coin in 1873. Designed by the Mint's chief engraver, James B. Longacre, it circulated well while other silver coinage was being hoarded and melted, but once that problem was addressed, became less used. It was abolished by Congress with the Coinage Act of 1873. After a massive importation of gold bullion during the California Gold Rush, silver could be traded for increasing amounts of gold, so U.S. silver coins were exported and melted for their metal.