(1876) Gilt Brass Token SJT 1876-9, Samuel J. Tilden Campaign

Coin Details

Description

This gilt brass 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 gilt brass, one of the more expensive compositions for Centennial tokens. The gold coating elevated these pieces above standard brass in both appearance and price. Lingg & Bro. produced these dies from their Philadelphia shop, where they maintained an inventory of standard reverses that could be paired with custom merchant obverses. Approximately ten million people visited the Centennial grounds in Fairmount Park during its six-month run, generating enormous demand for affordable keepsakes that merchants were eager to supply. 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 gilt brass is a collectible Centennial token. Availability depends on the specific die combination and metal composition.

Cross References

SJT 1876-9; PCGS #616997