Michigan. 3rd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) J.A. Leggat. 25 Cents. Schenkman MI-3-25B (MI-A25B), W-MI-100-025b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 19.8 mm. Light olive-brown with soft mahogany and tan mottling over both sides. A few deeper patina spots are noted on both sides. Typical handling for a clearly circulated token, but with no serious flaws. Only a very faint scratch is seen under magnification. Nicely struck on a substantial flan with good detail throughout. The only known Michigan issuer and the largest of his three issued denominations. From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Stephen L. Tanenbaum. Collector tag with attribution notation included.
