Souvenir Coin, Independence Hall

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Souvenir Coin, Independence Hall

Entry/Object ID

2026.06.025

Description

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

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1876

Notes

Likely produced by the Philadelphia Ornamental Wood Company

Dimensions

Depth

1/4 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Philadelphia

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876