(1876) White Metal Token Pa-Ph 845, Burr & Witsil
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Description
Burr & Witsil issued this white metal souvenir token (Pa-Ph 845) as advertising during the 1876 Centennial. Philadelphia merchants who commissioned eight die varieties across multiple metals. Brass variants survive in smaller numbers as they cost more to produce. Eight distinct varieties rivaled much larger firms suggesting a successful concession operation. This white metal piece reflects the standard production choice for Centennial merchant tokens, where the affordable tin-lead alloy enabled wide distribution to Exposition visitors. The Lingg family firm supplied custom dies to Philadelphia merchants seeking affordable, portable advertising during the Centennial year. The Rulau catalog assigns each Centennial token a geographic prefix and number — Pa-Ph for Philadelphia issues, NY-NY for New York — with separate entries for each metal variant of a given die.
Rarity Notes
Cataloged as Pa-Ph 845, this white metal variety has moderate availability among Centennial token collectors. Well-struck examples with full details are preferred by specialists.
Cross References
Pa-Ph 845; PCGS #903144
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