(1876) Brass Token NY-NY 751B, H.W. Hoops

Coin Details

Description

H.W. Hoops issued this brass souvenir token (NY-NY 751B) as advertising during the 1876 Centennial. H.W. Hoops distributed five advertising token varieties during the Centennial year, including an unlisted Rulau variant of special collector interest. Tokens span at least three catalog numbers indicating multiple production runs. The unlisted variant suggests production records may not capture every combination. Brass Centennial tokens were typically reserved for preferred customers or sold at a modest premium over white metal pieces, resulting in smaller surviving populations. The Lingg brothers ran the most productive die-sinking shop in Centennial-era Philadelphia, cutting custom advertising dies for merchants across multiple trades. Businesses along the routes between downtown Philadelphia and Fairmount Park saw extraordinary traffic during the Centennial months, as millions of visitors passed through on their way to the Exposition.

Rarity Notes

Cataloged as NY-NY 751B, this brass variety has moderate availability among Centennial token collectors. Well-struck examples with full details are preferred by specialists.

Cross References

NY-NY 751B; PCGS #914831