(1876) Bronze Token Pa-Ph 229, d Mule w/Pa-Ph 262F Obv.

Coin Details

Description

Struck in bronze, this die mule (Pa-Ph 229) pairs the Centennial commemorative die with Liberty Bell design, the central symbol of the Exposition with the die 262F. Produced at the Lingg & Bro. shop at 36 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, mule tokens were created as special collector pieces by combining dies from unrelated token series. Mule combinations were produced in limited quantities, making them sought after by advanced Centennial token collectors. Bronze tokens combined durability with an attractive golden-brown patina that developed over time, making them a popular mid-range choice for Centennial souvenirs. Memorial Hall, the Exposition's permanent art gallery, was the only major building designed to survive the fair and remains standing in Fairmount Park as a lasting architectural legacy of the Centennial.

Rarity Notes

Pa-Ph 229 in bronze is a scarce die mule. Mule combinations were produced in smaller quantities than standard merchant tokens, making them prized by advanced Centennial token collectors.

Cross References

Pa-Ph 229; PCGS #694426