Token, Store

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a vintage token made from metal, possibly brass or a similar alloy, with an aged and worn appearance. Its circular shape features embossed text in the center that reads "5¢," indicating a value of five cents. Surrounding this central denomination is a circular inscription that states "GOOD FOR IN TRADE," suggesting that this token was used historically in exchange for goods or services, likely in a specific store or establishment. The coin exhibits a decorative border composed of small dots encircling the outer edge, contributing to its antique aesthetic. The surface of the token displays signs of wear and minor tarnishing, consistent with its potential age and usage over time. These characteristics may suggest its function as a promotional or company-specific currency, commonly used in the late 19th to early 20th century, often by businesses to encourage repeat customers or as an alternative payment method accepted only at certain locations. Its historical context and distinctive appearance are of interest to collectors and historians who study trade tokens or num

The image depicts a vintage token made from metal, possibly brass or a similar alloy, with an aged and worn appearance. Its circular shape features embossed text in the center that reads "5¢," indicating a value of five cents. Surrounding this central denomination is a circular inscription that states "GOOD FOR IN TRADE," suggesting that this token was used historically in exchange for goods or services, likely in a specific store or establishment. The coin exhibits a decorative border composed of small dots encircling the outer edge, contributing to its antique aesthetic. The surface of the token displays signs of wear and minor tarnishing, consistent with its potential age and usage over time. These characteristics may suggest its function as a promotional or company-specific currency, commonly used in the late 19th to early 20th century, often by businesses to encourage repeat customers or as an alternative payment method accepted only at certain locations. Its historical context and distinctive appearance are of interest to collectors and historians who study trade tokens or num

Name/Title

Token, Store

Entry/Object ID

2015.2.538

Description

Token/Copper/ "Fleming & Stidd 2nd & Francis Good For 5c in Trade"/2"x2"

Collection

St. Joseph, Missouri

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Token, Store

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Token

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 9, 2015