(1861-65) Brass Civil War Sutler Token S-45-10B, A.H. Davis

Coin Details

Description

Civil War sutler token issued by A.H. Davis, sutler to the 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Struck in brass, this 10-cent token circulated as private camp currency redeemable for merchandise from the sutler. Sutler to the 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, the Washburn Lead Mine Regiment, organized at Galena, Illinois. The 45th Illinois fought at Shiloh, the siege of Corinth, and was the first Federal regiment to march into Vicksburg after its surrender on July 4, 1863, raising the regiment's national flag at the Vicksburg courthouse. Organized at Galena, Illinois. Fought at Shiloh and the siege of Corinth. Was the first Federal regiment to enter Vicksburg after its surrender on July 4, 1863, raising the regiment's national flag at the courthouse. This brass composition was typical of sutler tokens, as the alloy offered manufacturers an economical way to produce durable camp currency. Brass stock was available through commercial metal suppliers, making it the most accessible material for wartime token production. Produced during the war years when sutler tokens served as essential camp currency across Union military installations.

Rarity Notes

Schenkman S-45-10B. All sutler tokens are rated R-5 or higher on the Fuld rarity scale (fewer than 200 surviving examples of any given variety). In brass, this variety falls within the common range for the series. An estimated 4,000 to 6,000 sutler token pieces survive across all varieties.

Cross References

Schenkman S-45-10B