Check this out—an original Ingle System 10¢ trade token from 1914, made specifically for O.R. Thue & Co. of Plaza, North Dakota! This isn’t just any old token—this is a bona fide piece of early 20th-century small-town commerce, forged during a time when local businesses used these custom coins to keep their economies humming. Stamped with “10¢ In Trade Only” on one side and the bold “O.R. Thue & Co.” on the other, this piece was part of the revolutionary Ingle System—America’s very first standardized system for trade tokens. It’s not just a collectible… it’s a historical game-changer!

Issued in 1914, this coin represents a slice of ingenuity from a time when cash was tight and store credit was king. O.R. Thue & Co. would’ve handed these out to loyal customers, encouraging return business and fostering tight-knit community trade. The Ingle System’s signature style is unmistakable—strong, utilitarian design paired with personalized business branding, all wrapped into this delightful little disk of American history. Holding this token is like holding the heartbeat of a bygone era—how cool is that?!

This token came from the same general store, O.R. Thue & Co. of North Dakota, as the incredible Vintage 1920s Colt “Tex and Patches” Advertising poster offered in Lot 282. The trade token, as well as the poster, have been in the Thue family’s collection for the last 100 years.