(1876) Copper Token Mo-Sl 35B, Joel Swope's
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This copper 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. Struck in copper, a mid-tier composition for Centennial tokens. Copper pieces cost more than white metal but less than brass, offering a balance of durability and visual appeal. Lingg & Bro. operated the largest Centennial token production facility in Philadelphia, serving merchants across the city. The Centennial token series provides an invaluable record of Philadelphia's merchant community in 1876, preserving business names and advertising messages that no other source documents so completely. The Centennial token series documents the commercial landscape of 1876 Philadelphia, preserving the names, trades, and advertising claims of dozens of merchants who no longer exist.
Rarity Notes
in copper is a collectible Centennial token. Availability depends on the specific die combination and metal composition.
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; PCGS #694296
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