CVC & Collectables presents a beautifully preserved 1876 Lingg & Bro. Jewelers merchant token, issued in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and cataloged as Rulau-PA-PH-243. Struck in white metal and measuring 23 mm, this Centennial-era token is certified NGC MS 64, a high-grade example with crisp detail and satiny fields.
Token Highlights:
- Issuer: Lingg & Bro., Jewelers
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: 1876
- Composition: White Metal
- Diameter: 23 mm
- Catalog Reference: Rulau-PA-PH-243
- Grade: NGC MS 64
- Strike: Medallic alignment
Obverse:
Features business advertising for Lingg & Bro., Jewelers, including their Philadelphia address and trade details, elegantly arranged around a central motif or wreath.
Reverse:
Likely patriotic or commemorative in style, referencing the U.S. Centennial of 1876, aligning with the nationalistic spirit of the time and the Philadelphia location of the Centennial Exposition.
Collectibility:
Tokens from the 1876 Centennial are highly desirable, especially those tied to Philadelphia merchants active during the event. With its high-grade NGC MS 64 certification, this piece stands out for its clean fields, detailed strike, and historical resonance. A fantastic addition to collections of merchant tokens, exposition memorabilia, or 19th-century American exonumia. Find more alike here!
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