Barber * Civil War Token * Indian Cents

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A few days ago I hunted the yard of a house that was built in the early 1870's.

1898 - Barber Dime - (in much better condition then it looks in the photo's)
1893 & 1896 - Indian Cents
1920 - 1945 - 1957 - Wheat Cents
( 7 ) - Modern Clad Coins - (not shown)
Pendant / Charm - Enameled Heart shape - (costume grade)

1861 to 1864 - Civil War - Store Card / Token :
This is also considered a "Sutler's Token" because the Buffum's Company also supplied their products to the Union Army during the war.
Merchant's that supplied the Military with any type of goods at that time were called "Sutler's".
Due to the major coin shortage during the war - Soldier's could use these Token's to pay for goods instead of coins.
The 3rd & 4th photo's are of a NON DUG version.

Good Hunting !

 

[dave_e]

I love that token. Congrats fellow Ohioan.

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Nice barber dime ! Love that token !!!!!!! Congrats !!

 

[sibbley]

Awesome hunt! The token is SWEET!

 

[oldmxrat]

Those are some great recoveries, congrats!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great batch of finds, I like that token and the Barber.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Awesome hunt! The token is SWEET!

I never heard the term "Sutler" before - till I researched this Token.

 

[sibbley]

I never heard the term "Sutler" before - till I researched this Token.

When I was doing Civil War Living History years ago the sutlers would follow us from event to event just like the sutlers followed the armies during the war. Some of them had tokens made up to hand out like business cards. These tokens were plastic though.

 

[scruggs]

That token really catches your eye, nice recoveries!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

When I was doing Civil War Living History years ago the sutlers would follow us from event to event just like the sutlers followed the armies during the war. Some of them had tokens made up to hand out like business cards. These tokens were plastic though.

I would think it's possible that a Soldier brought this Token home after the war was over and then lost it here in Ohio.

 

[sibbley]

I would think it's possible that a Soldier brought this Token home after the war was over and then lost it here in Ohio.

Sure is. Or his kids lost it while playing.