175 Good For Five 5 In Trade Token - Merchant Trade Token
This collectible trade token is marked “175 GOOD FOR FIVE 5 IN TRADE” and is an example of an American merchant token used for local commerce, advertising, or customer promotions.
Trade tokens were issued by businesses throughout the United States as a form of store credit, promotional advertising, or redeemable value. The “Good For Five 5 In Trade” wording indicates that the token represented five cents in merchandise or trade at the issuing business.
Token Details:
- Type: Merchant / trade token
- Value: Good For Five (5) in Trade
- Token Number: 175
- Material: Metal alloy
- Shape: Round
- Country: United States
- Era: 1890-1920
Historical Background:
Merchant trade tokens were widely used by local businesses from the late 1800s through the 20th century. They served as advertising tools and customer incentives, allowing businesses to promote their names while providing small-value credit toward purchases.
The number 175 may represent a catalog reference, merchant code, or identifying number, but the original issuer cannot be confirmed without additional markings or photographs. Tokens with identifiable merchant names, towns, or advertisements are often easier to attribute and may be more desirable to collectors.
This token is a great addition to collections of:
- Merchant tokens
- Trade tokens
- Exonumia
- Americana collectibles
- Advertising memorabilia
Please examine photographs carefully for the exact condition, markings, wear, and surface details of the token being offered.
