1926 Token International Philatelic Exhib. Guttag Bros. Coins Bronze NY

Coin Details

Description

This 1926 bronze token was issued by Guttag Brothers Coins of New York for the International Philatelic Exhibition. Guttag Brothers was a prominent New York coin dealership that operated in the early-to-mid twentieth century, and this token demonstrates the overlap between numismatic and philatelic collecting communities. The International Philatelic Exhibition brought stamp collectors from around the world to New York, and coin dealers like Guttag Brothers recognized the opportunity to reach collectors who might also have interest in numismatic material. The bronze composition gave this advertising piece substance and longevity. Tokens issued by coin dealers are collected as a distinct category, documenting the commercial history of the numismatic trade itself and the businesses that served collectors during the formative decades of organized American numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Bronze advertising token by coin dealer. Guttag Brothers pieces have numismatic trade history interest. Scarce.

Cross References

PCGS #887577; 1926 Guttag Bros. Coins, International Philatelic Exhibition, NY