(1876) Copper Token Pa-Sb 6B, Simon & Oppenheimer
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$360 MS64RB 04-12-2023 Stack's Bowers
Description
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. Centennial merchant tokens function as miniature time capsules, recording the names, products, and advertising claims of Philadelphia businesses that left few other traces in the historical record. Centennial merchant tokens combined advertising with souvenir appeal, creating pocket-sized promotions that visitors retained as mementos long after the Exposition closed.
Rarity Notes
in copper is a collectible Centennial token. Availability depends on the specific die combination and metal composition.
Cross References
; PCGS #903161
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