For Lester White old coins are priceless
January 16th, 2007
I had missed this story and just found it.
Cassandra A. Fortin has a story in the January 7, 2007 edition of the
For dealer, old coins are priceless
Westminster's Lester White cherishes the stories behind the money
Mr. White is a real asset to historic downtown
“…White, now 72, has become well known among collectors and their children. The
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Then he opened White's Emporium, which started as an antique and coin shop. Later he closed the antique portion of the business to focus on coins. He bought unique coins, rather than rare ones, to sell, he said.
"I don't seek out the expensive coins," said White, who has been active in as many as eight coin clubs around the country. Instead, he looks for coins that tell a story.
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Most of White's teaching takes place when patrons visit the shop looking for a coin. He works with the adult and younger customers, said Robert Ruby, the president of the
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His generosity is second only to his desire to introduce people to the stories behind the coins. He said he starts by helping the budding numismatists understand the stages of collecting.
Read the rest of the article here.
We need more stories like this – and we can use more merchants and shops like this in downtown
Meanwhile, next chance you get - visit
Kevin
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