(1876) Brass Token Pa-Ph 316H, Penn Mutual Life Ins. Company
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Description
Struck in brass for the 1876 Centennial International Exposition, this token (Pa-Ph 316H) was commissioned by Penn Mutual Life Ins. Company, life insurance company of Philadelphia. The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, founded in 1847, was one of Philadelphia's most prominent financial institutions and remains operating in the 21st century. Brass tokens (Pa-Ph 316H) represent premium corporate distribution. Insurance companies were prominent Centennial participants. Produced by Lingg & Bro., whose Philadelphia workshop turned out Centennial merchant tokens at an industrious pace throughout 1876. Memorial Hall, the Exposition art gallery, was built to last and still stands in Fairmount Park.
Rarity Notes
Cataloged as Pa-Ph 316H, this brass variety has moderate availability among Centennial token collectors.
Cross References
Pa-Ph 316H; PCGS #876150
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