(1876) Copper Token Rulau NY-Wv8A, Wm. Sedgwick

Coin Details

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. As historical artifacts, these tokens record the business names, locations, and trades of Philadelphia merchants during the Centennial year — information often absent from other surviving records. 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

in copper is a collectible Centennial token. Availability depends on the specific die combination and metal composition.

Cross References

Rulau NY-Wv8A; PCGS #681727