(1876) Brown Token S-390-F5B, Florence, Mfg. Co MA

Coin Details

Description

This brown token () 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. The brown-toned composition represents a copper or bronze variant with a distinctive dark patina, characteristic of pieces that saw circulation or environmental exposure. Manufactured by Lingg & Bro. of Philadelphia, whose workshop became synonymous with Centennial merchant token production during 1876. The Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 marked the first time the United States hosted an official World's Fair, using the occasion to display a century of national achievement. The Fairmount Park grounds encompassed 285 acres of exhibition space where visitors could encounter the latest in industrial technology, fine arts, and manufactured goods from dozens of nations.

Rarity Notes

in brown is a collectible Centennial token. Availability depends on the specific die combination and metal composition.

Cross References

; PCGS #819926