Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trime

noun

/traɪm/

Definition

A trime is a former U.S. coin that was minted in silver in the 19th century.

Examples

The trime was introduced to meet the needs of a growing economy.
Collectors often seek rare specimens of the trime.
During the minting of the trime, the country was experiencing significant changes in its currency system.

Meaning

The word ‘trime’ refers specifically to a three-cent piece that was used in the United States between 1851 and 1873. It is one of the few coins that has been struck in the United States in a denomination of three cents.