(1876) Copper Token Rulau Md-Ba 206A, Patapsco Fruit Butter Co.

Coin Details

Description

This copper token (Rulau Md-Ba 206A) 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. Copper tokens were a popular mid-range choice for Centennial souvenirs, offering durability and an attractive reddish tone that distinguished them from the more common white metal issues. Lingg & Bro. operated the largest Centennial token production facility in Philadelphia, serving merchants across the city. Spread across 285 acres of Fairmount Park, the Centennial featured 37 participating nations and tens of thousands of exhibits ranging from fine art to industrial machinery to agricultural innovations. The Lingg brothers' workshop served as a full-service token manufacturer, where merchants could select from white metal, copper, brass, or bronze compositions for their customized advertising pieces.

Rarity Notes

Rulau Md-Ba 206A in copper is a collectible Centennial token. Availability depends on the specific die combination and metal composition.

Cross References

Rulau Md-Ba; PCGS #669758