The Classics #47: 1938 New Rochelle

LeeG

ricko

Once again, a superb contribution Lee. Thanks, Cheers, RickO

MisterTicToc

A great piece of work! Thanks for the history lesson Lee.

mommam17

Great article as usual. When I first saw this coin back in the 60`s, I thought the man was sticking a sword through the calves neck!!

ScarsdaleCoin

Some additional history that folks might find interesting.....

Mayor - Scott was the recipient of the first 1938 New Rochelle half dollar, the 2nd half dollar was presented to William S. Dewey of Mount Vernon, president of the Westchester County Coin Club... coins were presented by Jere Milleman, former county treasurer, who is secretary of the committee.

Ernest H. Watson, treasure, in presenting Mayor Scott with the commemorative coin, outlined the history of New Rochelleand plans for the 250 th Birthday Celebration.

Mr. Milleman then placed the commemorative half - dollars on sale, and many of the club embers contracted to acquire them at $2 each

About 80-100 members of WCCC attended

Interesting that Julius Guttag, New Rochelle suggested that 10% ($25,000) be set aside from the proceeds of the sale to build a museum to perpetuate coin and stamp collections.

mozin

Very nice thread start LeeG, as has been your norm. Here is prooflike example, as indicated by NGC:

Connecticoin

If I recall correctly, the TV show "Growing Pains" was set in New Rochelle. Wikipedia says Long Island, but they may be wrong.

LeeG

Thanks Jon for adding some content. I see Scarsdale is near New Rochelle. Is that your neck of the woods?

Connecticoin

mrearlygold

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Lee

I enjoy reading your reports and learning the history .

MajorDuty

Arguably one of the best threads to grace these boards.

SpaceMonkey

always a great read... thanks Lee!










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BECOKA

Fantastic write up.

Call me ignorant but what is a huguenot?

Connecticoin

<< <i>Fantastic write up.

Call me ignorant but what is a huguenot? >>

Bruceswar

<< <i>Fantastic write up.

Call me ignorant but what is a huguenot? >>



French Sirname.

LeeG

<< <i>Fantastic write up.

Call me ignorant but what is a huguenot? >>




From the 16th to the 18th century the name Huguenot was applied to a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, historically known as the French Calvinists.


Huguenot

BECOKA

<< <i>

<< <i>Fantastic write up.

Call me ignorant but what is a huguenot? >>




From the 16th to the 18th century the name Huguenot was applied to a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, historically known as the French Calvinists.


Huguenot >>



Thanks, very informative link.