1887 Token Pa-Ph 396 Bronze A. Loudon Snowden

Coin Details

Description

This 1887 bronze token, cataloged as Pa-Ph 396, honors A. Loudon Snowden, who served as Superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint from 1879 to 1885 and later as Director of the United States Mint from 1885 to 1889. Snowden was a significant figure in American numismatic history, overseeing the Mint during a period of substantial medal production and coinage design activity. Under his leadership, the Mint produced numerous commemorative medals and maintained high standards of die engraving. The Pa-Ph 396 catalog number identifies this within the Philadelphia token reference. Snowden's tenure at the Mint coincided with the peak of Victorian-era medal production, when the institution produced elaborate bronzes for Congressional, presidential, and commemorative purposes. This token recognizes his contribution to the Mint's institutional mission and medallic legacy.

Rarity Notes

Bronze, Pa-Ph 396. A. Loudon Snowden, U.S. Mint official. Mint director/superintendent tokens have strong numismatic appeal.

Cross References

Pa-Ph 396; PCGS #907146; A. Loudon Snowden, Bronze, 1887