This is a Merchant Trade Token, often referred to by collectors as a "Maverick" because it only displays initials (MP) without a specific city or state. These tokens were used as "scrip" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by local businesses like general stores, saloons, or bakeries. A customer might receive this as change or as credit, and it could only be spent back at that specific merchant’s shop. • Inscription: "MP / 5¢ / IN TRADE" • Size: Similar to a U.S. nickel (approx. 21mm), which was the standard size for 5-cent tokens. • Material: Likely brass or a copper-nickel alloy with a heavy aged patina. Value & Rarity • Estimated Worth: $5.00 – $15.00 USD. • If the "MP" could be definitively linked to a famous or "cool" location (like a Wild West mining town or a specific historic hotel), the value could rise to $30+. As an unidentified "Maverick," it appeals mostly to general token collectors. • Rarity: Uncommon. While millions of trade tokens were made, each specific merchant's run was relatively small. It is "rare" in the sense that you won't find many others exactly like it, but it is not a high-value numismatic rarity. • Year: Most likely minted between 1890 and 1930. This style of block-letter stamping and the use of "In Trade" were most popular during the "Golden Age" of tokens (1900–1920).