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SmittysSmittys Posts: 9,876 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Ever wonder about the history of a certain coin??
This one's kinda neat.

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Given for Birth at Christmas 1930
Think about what 2 1/2 dollars was in the height of the depression
https://www.ebay.com/str/christyscoins

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  • JWiteJWite Posts: 32
    Very cool!
  • StrikeOutXXXStrikeOutXXX Posts: 3,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is really neat. Using the death index Russ linked to the other day, there is one entry for that name in 1930 (If I'm reading the card right). Showed he just passed away a few months ago. Did you get it from a family member? If not, the family might be interested in buying the piece back.

    GEORGE J DIEHL 22 Jun 1930 04 Jul 2006 (V) 15131 (Mc Keesport, Allegheny, PA) (none specified) 165-22-9912 Pennsylvania

    Found his memorial online too if you're looking to add history to the piece:

    George J. Diehl 76, of White Oak, PA died Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at UPMC-McKeesport Hospital. Born June 22, 1930 in McKeesport, PA a son of the late George and Bertha Buchweitz Diehl. A Graduate of McKeesport High School and Rowe Company Electro Mechanical School in Flint, MI; He was a partner and manager of Morgan Music of McKeesport, an originator and partner of White Oak Lanes of White Oak and an installer of IBM equipment at Westinghouse for MAI Equipment Company. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in White Oak; the McKeesport Lodge # 641 F & AM; The McKeesport Royal Arch Chapter # 282; McKeesport Commendery # 086 Knight Templar; Scottish Rite Consistory; the Scottish Rite Reception Committee; Syria Temple AAONMS of Pittsburgh; a member and past captain and president of the Syria Horse Patrol; Syria Temple Unit Organization; McKeesport Caravan # 4; past Trustee of Al-O-Mon Forest # 138- TCL; TCL Boom Ba Band and the White Oak AARP Chapter # 2294. Surviving are a daughter: Donna Pastors of Franklin, TN; 2 grandchildren; loving family members and cousins. Friends will be received on Sunday 7 to 9 PM at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home, Inc., 2703 O‘Neil Blvd, McKeesport, PA 15132, where Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Paul Ritchey officiating. Interment is private. Memorial Contributions may be made in George’s memory to the Wesley United Methodist Church, Broadway Ave. & Prescott St., White Oak, PA 15131. www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
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    "You Suck Award" - February, 2015

    Discoverer of 1919 Mercury Dime DDO - FS-101
  • SmittysSmittys Posts: 9,876 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow that's a lot of info,
    Thanks
    https://www.ebay.com/str/christyscoins
  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    In the depression, you could get a blue plate special for 25 cents.

    21/2 dollars was a lot of money, especially if you had none.
    There once was a place called
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  • granpagrafgranpagraf Posts: 292
    Very nice vintage card and the coin was a real bonus for that time period!
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  • AU58WALKERSAU58WALKERS Posts: 3,562 ✭
    Very Nice
    "Everyday above ground is a good day"

  • CJCollectorCJCollector Posts: 33 ✭✭
    smittys, I absolutely enjoy threads like your. I often wonder myself about the history of a collectible I buy or sell! I also am amazed at the cooperation and helpfulness fellow board members have for each other, just fantastic!! Great research, StrikeOutXXX!!!

    AAJ
    THE MORE YOU COLLECT, THE MORE YOU WANT!
  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    Actually, all that info on the guy is kind of sad. He had that coin his whole life. 4 months after he dies, Smittys has it.....image
    Becky
  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    I read a lot of threads I enjoy and don't bother to thank the OP. I should try to change that.

    Thanks!

    --Jerry
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What a great thread.
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Cool.
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • StrikeOutXXXStrikeOutXXX Posts: 3,352 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Actually, all that info on the guy is kind of sad. He had that coin his whole life. 4 months after he dies, Smittys has it.....image >>




    I am hoping it was sold long ago. I just PM'd Smitty the daughter's info and phone number if he chooses to pursue it. If he bought it from the family, then so be it. If it was sold long ago, and that was my Grandfather/father's, I would love to be able to purchase it.

    It is kind of sad though, he sounded like quite a man.
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    "You Suck Award" - February, 2015

    Discoverer of 1919 Mercury Dime DDO - FS-101
  • MrSpudMrSpud Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭
    That is an awesome coin holder!!!
  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,078 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My father was born on Christmas Day, 1930. He passed away from lung cancer on February 13, 1999.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

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