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Souvenir Coin, Independence Hall
Object/Artifact
One die-pressed wooden souvenir coin, sometimes called a medal, from the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. This coin has an image of Independence Hall, "Birthplace of Liberty / 1776 1876 / Commenced 1729 / Finished 1734". The back says, "The 100th Anniversary of American Independence / Great International Exhibition Fairmount Park Philadelphia 4th of July 1876
2026.06.025
Genesee Country Village and Museum
1876
Likely produced by the Philadelphia Ornamental Wood Company
1/4 in
2-1/2 in
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States of America
North America
Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876
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