(1861-65) Brass Civil War Sutler Token S-45-25B, 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 25-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.

Rarity Notes

Schenkman S-45-25B. The CWTS estimates 4,000 to 6,000 sutler tokens survive of all varieties.

Cross References

Schenkman S-45-25B