The Classics #47: 1938 New Rochelle

LeeG · March 22, 2008 10:33PM

ricko · March 22, 2008 10:37PM

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

MisterTicToc · March 22, 2008 10:48PM

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

mommam17 · March 22, 2008 10:48PM

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 · March 22, 2008 11:13PM

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 · March 23, 2008 2:27AM

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

Connecticoin · March 23, 2008 3:26AM

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

LeeG · March 23, 2008 7:52AM

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

Connecticoin · March 23, 2008 12:29PM

mrearlygold · March 23, 2008 12:36PM

lcoopie · March 23, 2008 12:56PM

Lee

I enjoy reading your reports and learning the history .

MajorDuty · March 23, 2008 2:11PM

Arguably one of the best threads to grace these boards.

SpaceMonkey · March 23, 2008 2:14PM

always a great read... thanks Lee!

-sm

BECOKA · March 23, 2008 2:35PM

Fantastic write up.

Call me ignorant but what is a huguenot?

Connecticoin · March 23, 2008 9:11PM

<< Fantastic write up.

Call me ignorant but what is a huguenot? >>

Bruceswar · March 23, 2008 9:21PM

<< Fantastic write up.

Call me ignorant but what is a huguenot? >>

French Sirname.

LeeG · March 23, 2008 9:57PM

<< 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 · March 24, 2008 2:15AM

<< 

<< 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.

The Classics #47: 1938 New Rochelle

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