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Whatever happened to PhillyJoe??
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Many members will remember PhillyJoe, he was a great archive researcher at the Philadelphia Mint. He uncovered some interesting and eye opening things during his many visits there. It seems like he hasn't been around for like 5-8 years.
Does anyone know what happened to him or where he is??
Al H.
Does anyone know what happened to him or where he is??
Al H.
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I've seen a few posts recently. A search shows some very recent.
I'm guessing he'll respond to the thread if it stays on top long enough.
ttt
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Today on the OFR
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That was a terrific write-up and I'd love an update.
peacockcoins
Like everyone else, life happens. I caught the coin bug at the 2000 Phila World's Fair of Money. It was an itch that wouldn't go away. Dove in before I checked to see if I could swim. Met wonderful people and dealers. The 2004 Pittsburgh WFM was probably my numismatic highlight.
Thought I owed it to fellow collectors to try and get answers for all the questions we always seem to have since I lived close to the Philadelphia National Archives. Even helped RWB with a tidbit or two after meeting him at a Baltimore show. I became a frequent researcher and, when I told the staff I was writing an article for the Numismatist, was invited to tour where the off-limits records are stored and preserved in the lower level. (I thought my writing effort was a little amateur, so I never submitted; but I still have the pictures.)
My fascination was with modern crap. I wanted to know everything about the 1964 coinage, Kennedy half (including the unapproved accented hair), silver hoarding, 1964 Franklin halves and Peace Dollars, dies and the switch to clad coinage. In a nerdy kind of way, the information I found was riveting. Sadly, as we all know, the Mint liked to throw away as many records as they kept.
Weddings, a grandchild in 2006, a health scare in 2007, and I realized I wanted to treat my wife to some wonderful vacations. I wanted to make sure I was debt free; with a little to spoil my grandson. I sold my collection of modern crap.
My interest is still there (I had an opinion or two over the Langbord trial events) and I was at the Whitman show in Baltimore a couple of years back, but I have not been back to the National Archives in years. And yes, I have been known to pop in the OFR from time to time.
Joe
thanks for posting to the thread, Joe. I wondered where you went and missed your participation here because for awhile you had some wonderful input. it almost seemed like you had figured out how they filed things at the Mint. there were more than a few times when a member would have a question and you could find the answer.
as happens to us all, there comes a time when we realize what is really most important, where we need to dedicate the bulk of our short time. though it is a bummer for us that you aren't active like you used to be it is no less a happy thing to know you are well and enjoying your family.
Good Question. Thank you for the kind words. Easy answer - still around but no longer collecting coins.
Like everyone else, life happens. I caught the coin bug at the 2000 Phila World's Fair of Money. It was an itch that wouldn't go away. Dove in before I checked to see if I could swim. Met wonderful people and dealers. The 2004 Pittsburgh WFM was probably my numismatic highlight.
Thought I owed it to fellow collectors to try and get answers for all the questions we always seem to have since I lived close to the Philadelphia National Archives. Even helped RWB with a tidbit or two after meeting him at a Baltimore show. I became a frequent researcher and, when I told the staff I was writing an article for the Numismatist, was invited to tour where the off-limits records are stored and preserved in the lower level. (I thought my writing effort was a little amateur, so I never submitted; but I still have the pictures.)
My fascination was with modern crap. I wanted to know everything about the 1964 coinage, Kennedy half (including the unapproved accented hair), silver hoarding, 1964 Franklin halves and Peace Dollars, dies and the switch to clad coinage. In a nerdy kind of way, the information I found was riveting. Sadly, as we all know, the Mint liked to throw away as many records as they kept.
Weddings, a grandchild in 2006, a health scare in 2007, and I realized I wanted to treat my wife to some wonderful vacations. I wanted to make sure I was debt free; with a little to spoil my grandson. I sold my collection of modern crap.
My interest is still there (I had an opinion or two over the Langbord trial events) and I was at the Whitman show in Baltimore a couple of years back, but I have not been back to the National Archives in years. And yes, I have been known to pop in the OFR from time to time.
I didn't realize you taken an hiatus from collecting.
You'll always have a lot of friends here.
Who knows what ya' got at the OFR?
Philly Joe was most helpful to me by providing mint records on proof dies used for production. Very interesting information and most appreciated. Not to mention, he sent the info to me at no cost even though I was willing to ante up for the data.
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@PhillyJoe hello!
I would like to pester you for information please. I'm researching Jefferson nickel proof production in Philly and re engraved die varieties.
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