(1876) Brass Token Pa-Ph 271B, Malseed & Hawkins
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Struck in brass for the 1876 Centennial International Exposition, this token (Pa-Ph 271B) was commissioned by Malseed & Hawkins, dry goods merchants of Philadelphia. Philadelphia dry goods merchants connected to the expanded partnership Fries, Malseed & Hawkins. Dual listing suggests partnership change. Five varieties placed them mid-tier among issuers. Memorial Hall, the Exposition art gallery, was built to last and still stands in Fairmount Park.
Rarity Notes
Pa-Ph 271B in brass is a collectible Centennial merchant token. Philadelphia dry goods merchants connected to the expanded partnership Fries, Malseed & Hawkins.
Cross References
Pa-Ph 271B; PCGS #669872
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