(1876) Copper Token Pritchard EM130-100, Empire City Mine Fantasy
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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. ran the primary token manufacturing operation for Philadelphia's Centennial merchant community. The merchant tokens from the 1876 Centennial preserve a snapshot of Philadelphia's commercial life, documenting businesses ranging from restaurants and hotels to dry goods stores and hardware dealers. Token varieties ranged from inexpensive white metal pieces distributed freely to visitors, through mid-range copper and brass issues, to rare silver presentation pieces for collectors.
Rarity Notes
in copper is a collectible Centennial token. Availability depends on the specific die combination and metal composition.
Cross References
Pritchard EM130; PCGS #543298
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