Boy Notices Odd Mark On Old Coin, Discovers Its Worth

Collector

Ever since he was a boy, Don’s favorite pastime was collecting rare and unusual coins. He was obsessed with them. He was fascinated with both foreign and American coins and his love for collecting them prompted him to join the Berkshire Coin Club — of which he was a prominent member for 60 years. His roles at the club included treasurer, historian, and president, and indeed his dedication to the club is one of the reasons it is still going strong today.

But his greatest find also happened to be his first…