(1876) Brass Token Rulau Va-Pe 1B, S.H. Marks & Co.

Coin Details

Description

This brass token (Rulau Va-Pe 1B) was issued as a souvenir of the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial International Exposition. This piece circulated among the nearly ten million visitors who attended the Exposition at Fairmount Park from May 10 to November 10, 1876. Brass tokens featured a distinctive gold-like appearance that elevated them above copper and white metal pieces in the Centennial souvenir hierarchy. Manufactured by Lingg & Bro. of Philadelphia, the primary source for custom merchant tokens during the 1876 Centennial celebrations. As the first World's Fair on American soil, the 1876 Centennial served the dual purpose of commemorating national independence and establishing the United States as a global industrial power. The Lingg establishment combined die-sinking craft with efficient production methods, enabling merchants to receive customized tokens in quantities ranging from hundreds to thousands of pieces.

Rarity Notes

Rulau Va-Pe 1B in brass is a collectible Centennial token. Availability depends on the specific die combination and metal composition.

Cross References

Rulau Va-Pe; PCGS #669869