(1876) White Metal Token Pa Ph-274, Malseed & Hawkins

Coin Details

Description

Malseed & Hawkins issued this white metal souvenir token (Pa Ph-274) as advertising during the 1876 Centennial. Philadelphia dry goods merchants connected to the expanded partnership Fries, Malseed & Hawkins. Five varieties placed them mid-tier among issuers. Fries partnership tokens cataloged separately. The white metal composition made this the most economical version of this merchant's Centennial token. White metal tokens survive in the largest numbers because they were produced and distributed in enormous quantities. Lingg & Bro. ran the primary token manufacturing operation for Philadelphia's Centennial merchant community. Memorial Hall, the Exposition's permanent art gallery, was the only major building designed to survive the fair and remains standing in Fairmount Park as a lasting architectural legacy of the Centennial.

Rarity Notes

Cataloged as Pa Ph-274, this white metal variety has moderate availability among Centennial token collectors. Well-struck examples with full details are preferred by specialists.

Cross References

; PCGS #615256