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(1876) Brass Token NY-NY 740B, T. Hoag

Strike Type
1876 Tokens coin

Coin Details

Year
1876
Denomination
Tokens
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Rulau Tokens (1700-1900)
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.1g
Diameter
19mm

Auction Record

Price realized
$1,100
Sold
Grade
NGC Genuine
Auction house
eBay

Description

Struck in brass for the 1876 Centennial International Exposition, this token (NY-NY 740B) was commissioned by T. Hoag, general merchant of New York City. New York catalog numbers (NY-NY 740) identify Hoag as out-of-state merchant. Multiple metal variants suggest tiered distribution strategy.

Rarity Notes

Cataloged as NY-NY 740B, this brass variety has moderate availability among Centennial token collectors.

Cross References

NY-NY 740B; PCGS #525324

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