(1876) White Metal Token NY-NY 700, Dean Cakes

Coin Details

Auction Record

$150 MS62 01-22-2025 eBay

Description

This white metal Centennial token (NY-NY 700) was issued by Dean Cakes, a confectionery and bakery of New York City. Dean's Cakes was a popular NYC confectionery that issued six Centennial token varieties. Tokens carry New York catalog numbers (NY-NY 709-711). As a confectionery Dean likely distributed tokens as premiums with candy. White metal formed the foundation of the Centennial token market, with copper, brass, and bronze pieces commanding progressively higher values both at issuance and in the modern collector market. Struck from dies by the Lingg firm, whose central Philadelphia location gave them direct access to the merchants seeking Centennial advertising pieces. The Lingg establishment combined die-sinking craft with efficient production methods, enabling merchants to receive customized tokens in quantities ranging from hundreds to thousands of pieces.

Rarity Notes

Cataloged as NY-NY 700, this white metal variety has moderate availability among Centennial token collectors. Well-struck examples with full details are preferred by specialists.

Cross References

NY-NY 700; PCGS #525300