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Early ’s 5 Cents Torrey Barracks Post Exchange Military Token

Early 1910’s 5 Cents Torrey Barracks Post Exchange Military Token

Specification

Title Torrey Barracks
NP ID T209
Category Military
Sub Category Barracks
Denomination 5 Cents
Year ND
Mintmark
Mintage
Mint
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Weight
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Brass
Metallic Composition 65% Copper, 35% Zinc
Finish
Color Golden Yellow
Orientation Coin Orientation
Date Issued Early ’s
Issued By Torrey Barracks Post Exchange
Issued At Torrey Barracks
Kind Token
Currently Used

Obverse

"5 Cents Torrey Barracks Post Exchange"

Reverse

"5"

Note

Torrey Barracks was made a military reservation by virtue of an Executive Order dated . Torrey Barracks, located in Malabang, Lanao del Sur, was named after Col. Jay L. Torrey, the commanding officer of the 2nd U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, also known as Torrey's Rough Riders.