(1861-65) Brass Civil War Sutler Token S-45-10B, McBeth & Aull

Coin Details

Description

Civil War sutler token issued by McBeth & Aull, sutler to the 45th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Struck in brass, this 10-cent token circulated as private camp currency redeemable for merchandise from the sutler. Sutler partnership serving the 45th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, organized at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio in August 1862. The 45th Ohio served at the siege of Knoxville, throughout Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, and the Battles of Franklin and Nashville. Three-fifths of the 274 men captured from the regiment died in prison or shortly after release. Organized at Camp Chase, Columbus in August 1862. Served at the siege of Knoxville, throughout Sherman's Atlanta Campaign, and the Battles of Franklin and Nashville. Three-fifths of captured soldiers died in prison.

Rarity Notes

Schenkman S-45-10B. The CWTS estimates 4,000 to 6,000 sutler tokens survive of all varieties.

Cross References

Schenkman S-45-10B