(1876) Copper Token Pa-Ph 226, Mule w/ Pa-Ph 262F Obv
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Description
Struck in copper, this die mule (Pa-Ph 226) pairs the Exposition building reverse die showing Memorial Hall, the permanent art gallery structure with the die 262F. The Lingg firm created mule combinations by pairing obverse and reverse dies from different merchant or commemorative series, producing distinctive cross-die varieties. As an intentional cross-die pairing, this mule is inherently scarcer than the standard merchant tokens that used each die individually. 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. 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.
Rarity Notes
Pa-Ph 226 in copper 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 226; PCGS #694564
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