Subject: Military Tokens

Civil War store token issued by A. Kohn, sutler for the Fifth Virginia Regiment. The front of the token reads "A. Kohn Sutler Fifth Virginia Reg't 5 cts. in goods" and features four stars. The back is stamped "John Stanton Stamp & Brand Cutter Cincinnati." The Fifth Virginia Regiment was part of Stonewall Jackson's Stonewall Brigade. Arnold Kohn, born in Germany on August 4, 1838, immigrated to the United States at age 12. After working in Philadelphia, he became a peddler in the Southern states and later a sutler during the Civil War. In 1867, he returned to Philadelphia and established a wholesale clothing business. Date: circa 1861-1865.

Metal Civil War store token issued by F. & L. Ladner of the North Millinery Hall, located at 532 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The token features the coat of arms of Philadelphia on one side and a lyre on the other. Dated circa January 1, 1863.

Civil War store token issued by M. Ezekiel of the 3rd Virginia Regiment. The front of the token reads "M. EZEKIEL..3RD VIR. REGT...GOOD FOR 5 IN GOODS." The back is blank. This is described as the finest known example, with a rarity rating of R7 according to the U.S. Civil War Cards by Fuld, VA E5B or Curto 78a. The token's thickness is noted as 'THICK'. The token is associated with the Ezekiel family of Richmond, Virginia.

Brass Civil War store token. Obverse: "H. RICE..SUTLER..McCLERNANDS BRIGADE..ILL. VOL..25 CENTS"; Reverse: "JOHN STANTON DIE SINKER..CINCINATTI". This token, issued circa 1863, is one of four (5, 10, 25, and 50 cent denominations) circulated among soldiers of McClernand's Brigade, Illinois Volunteers. The token belonged to Henry Rice, a Jewish immigrant, friend of Abraham Lincoln, and philanthropist who served as a sutler for the U.S. Army in Cairo, Illinois. The Shapell Manuscript Foundation notes that this token is uncommon (Rarity #6).