Name/Title
Winkle Mercantile 1¢ coinDescription
A small, very tarnished/rusted coin, likely made of copper, with raised lettering, stating, "Winkle Merc. & Agri. Co., Winkle, Ill." 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.Collection
Promotional object displaysMade/Created
Date made
Dec 1907Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
The coin's manufacturer and location are unknown, but it is attributed to the Winkle Mercantile and Agricultural Co. in Winkle, Illinois. The date of the coin is on the front, where "Dec. 1907" 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, cardboard caseAccessories
Accessory
FrameNotes
The frame is a little cardboard slip case with a clear plastic window and three staples.Condition
Overall Condition
FairCondition Type
Rust, Tarnish, ScratchDate Examined
Jul 31, 2026Examined By
Elena MarshallSurface
The surface of the coin is covered in rust or is heavily tarnished on both sides of the coin, which makes the lettering difficult to read. There are also some scratches on the coin, especially on the back side.Create Date
July 31, 2026Update Date
July 31, 2026
