(1876) Copper Token NY-NY 732A, Great Union Pacific Tea Co.
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Description
Struck in copper for the 1876 Centennial International Exposition, this token (NY-NY 732A) was commissioned by Great Union Pacific Tea Co., tea merchant and grocery chain of New York City, at 77-81 Courtlandt Street. Centennial tokens doubled as advertising for their mail-order tea business. Great Union Pacific Tea predated A&P but operated on a similar wholesale-to-retail model. The Centennial Exposition of 1876 brought the World's Fair tradition to American shores for the first time, transforming Philadelphia into an international showcase for the centennial of independence.
Rarity Notes
NY-NY 732A in copper is encountered with moderate frequency in the Centennial token market.
Cross References
NY-NY 732A; PCGS #525312
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