(1861-65) Brass Civil War Sutler Token S-32-25B, Inglish & Nantz

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Description

Civil War sutler token issued by Inglish & Nantz, sutler to the 32nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This 25-cent brass piece functioned as camp scrip, exchangeable for provisions and sundries at the sutler's traveling store. Sutler partnership serving the 32nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry, organized at Camp Butler, Illinois and mustered December 31, 1861. The 32nd Illinois fought at Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Kennesaw Mountain, where the regiment planted the first colors on the enemy's works near Nickajack Creek. A 25-cent brass token (IL S-32-25B, R9, 16mm) graded PCGS AU55 sold at Heritage Auctions. Organized at Camp Butler, mustered December 31, 1861. Fought at Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Kennesaw Mountain, where the regiment planted the first colors on enemy works near Nickajack Creek.

Rarity Notes

Schenkman S-32-25B. The CWTS estimates 4,000 to 6,000 sutler tokens survive of all varieties.

Cross References

Schenkman S-32-25B