CALIFORNIA "LOS ANGELES RUBBER STAMP" BADGE TRADE TOKEN ADVERT 10C TOKEN

a vintage trade token from the Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co., a company based in Los Angeles, California.
Here's more information about this token:
Purpose: These tokens were likely used as a form of credit or for trade at the Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. itself, or as advertising pieces for the company's services, which included making badges, medals, and signs.
Historical Context: Trade tokens like this were common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, issued by various businesses and company stores for use as a form of currency or credit within their establishments.
Collectibility: This token is considered a piece of "exonumia," a category that encompasses various items used as currency or for trade, and is collectible among enthusiasts of historical tokens and exonumia.
Maker's Mark: The Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. was also known as a token die maker or manufacturer, producing tokens for other businesses in addition to their own.