Name/Title
Graham & Weiman / Winkle Mercantile 1¢ coinDescription
A small, tarnished/rusted coin, likely made of copper, with raised lettering, stating, "Graham & Weiman Mercantile Company, Winkle, Ill.", "1913", and "good for 1¢ in merchandise", with a dotted border on both sides.Use
The coin was likely given to workers of the Winkle Terra Cotta Co. to be used at their mercantile in Winkle, Illinois. There are few records on Graham & Weiman Mercantile Company, but Joseph Winkle built several company stores in Winkle, Illinois, so it may be assumed that Graham & Weiman may be connected to the Winkle Terra Cotta and/or Mercantile and Agricultural Companies.Collection
Promotional object displaysMade/Created
Date made
1913Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
The coin's manufacturer and location are unknown, but it is attributed to the Graham & Weiman Mercantile Co. in Winkle, Illinois. The date of the coin is on the front, where "1913" is indicated.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
CoinNomenclature Primary Object Term
MoneyNomenclature Class
Exchange MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsParts
Count
2Parts
Coin and cardboard caseAccessories
Accessory
FrameNotes
The frame is a little cardboard slip case with a clear plastic window and three staples.Condition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Type
Tarnish, Rust, ScratchDate Examined
Jul 31, 2026Examined By
Elena MarshallSurface
The surface of the coin has rust/tarnishing, as well as some deep x-shaped cuts/scratches on both the front and back of the coin.Research Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Elena MarshallDate
Jul 31, 2026Notes
(See Use and Made/Created)Create Date
July 31, 2026Update Date
July 31, 2026
